Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prescription drug use and costs in British Columbia: a retrospective interrupted time series study
Seraphine Zeitouny,
Kimberlyn McGrail,
Mina Tadrous
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesTo assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prescription drug use and costs.DesignInterrupted time series analysis of comprehensive administrative health data linkages in British Columbia, Canada, from 1 January 2018 to 28 March 2021.SettingRetrospective population-based analysis of all prescription drugs dispensed in community pharmacies and outpatient hospital pharmacies and irrespective of the drug insurance payer.ParticipantsBetween 4.30 and 4.37 million individuals (52% women) actively regi… Show more
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