In the Texas Medicaid program there was a 494% increase in the rate of youth receiving atypical antipsychotics between 1996-2000, with a 609% increase in children 5 to 9 years.
Investigators examined antipsychotic use among children and adolescents in the Texas Medicaid program examining prescription claims data during a 5 year period – 1996 to 2000. During this time, atypical antipsychotic use increased 494% in youth. The largest increases were seen in children 5 to 9 years old (609%).
Percent Increase in Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Texas Medicaid by Age from 1996-2000
Age |
Increase |
---|---|
<2 | 172% |
2-4 | 556% |
5-9 | 609% |
10-14 | 490% |
15-19 | 275% |
Tags:
Antipsychotic medication, Children’s Mental Health, Medicaid
Citation:
Patel NC, Sanchez RJ, Johnsrud MT, Crismon ML. Trends in antipsychotic use in a Texas Medicaid population of children and adolescents: 1996 to 2000. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2002; 12(3):221-229.