# 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.

## Key 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.