Protty, Majd B, Wilkins, Simon J, Hoskins, Hannah C, Dawood, Ban B and Hayes, Jamie (2018) Prescribing patterns of oral antiplatelets in Wales: evolving trends from 2005 to 2016. Future cardiology. ISSN 1744-8298.
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AIM
Antiplatelets have been used for decades to prevent atherothrombotic disease, but there is limited 'real-life' prescribing data. We hereby report the prescribing patterns for oral antiplatelets in Wales, UK.
METHODS/RESULTS
Retrospective analysis of anonymized data in Wales from 2005 to 2016 revealed differences in prescribing patterns of oral antiplatelets. Aspirin and dipyridamole use declined with a corresponding increase in clopidogrel prescription. Costs declined with a sharp decrease coinciding with clopidogrel coming off patent. Prasugrel and ticagrelor have shown significant cost contribution (29% of total) despite only forming 1% of total items prescribed in 2016.
CONCLUSION
This first-look analysis of real-life antiplatelet data demonstrates a decrease in the overall prescribing costs with varying patterns. This may aid policy-makers in reviewing funding strategies.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | WG Cardiovascular system. Cardiology |
Divisions: | Clinical Support > Critical Care Emergency Services > Cardiology |
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Depositing User: | Mr Philip O'Reilly |
Date Deposited: | 06 Jul 2018 11:06 |
Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2018 11:06 |
URI: | http://www.repository.uhblibrary.co.uk/id/eprint/1685 |
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