Annual Medication Use and Costs Among Children

TL;DR

The study examines prescription medication use and costs for children in Colorado and identifies those who may qualify for specialized medication management services.

Contribution

The study provides insights into medication use patterns and costs among children, highlighting eligibility for medication therapy management.

Findings

Outpatient prescription medication use and associated costs were analyzed for children in Colorado.

The study identified children who qualify for medication therapy management under Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study analyzed outpatient prescription medication use and cost among children in Colorado and identified those who would qualify for medication therapy management under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

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