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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Use of prescribed medications in a South Australian community sample |
Author: | Goldney, R. Fisher, L. |
Citation: | Medical Journal of Australia, 2005; 183(5):251-253 |
Publisher: | Australasian Med Publ Co Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
ISSN: | 0025-729X 1326-5377 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Robert D Goldney and Laura J Fisher |
Abstract: | Objective: To determine the extent of self-reported use of prescription medications in an Australian community sample. Design, setting and participants: Face-to-face interviews with a random, representative sample of the South Australian population (aged ≥ 15 years) living in metropolitan and rural areas. The study, a Health Omnibus Survey, was conducted between March and June 2004. Main outcome measures: Reported number of prescribed medications used per person, most common categories of medication, and use by individuals of multiple medications for the same body system. Results: From 4700 households selected, 3015 participants were interviewed (65.9% response rate). Of respondents, 46.8% were using prescribed medications; 171 respondents (5.7%) were taking six or more medications, and four were taking 16 or more; 23.2% were using medications for the cardiovascular system, with 11.9% using agents acting on the renin–angiotensin system. Prescription medication use increased with age, with over 10% of respondents aged ≥ 55 years using six or more medications. Conclusions: Use of multiple prescribed medications was common, with the potential for significant drug interactions. Assuming a similar pattern of medication use Australia-wide, reducing the number of prescribed medications by one for people taking six or more medications would save the federal government about $380 million a year. |
Keywords: | Humans Angiotensins Adrenergic beta-Antagonists Psychotropic Drugs Cardiovascular Agents Calcium Channel Blockers Diuretics Drug Therapy Health Care Surveys Adolescent Adult Aged Middle Aged Rural Population Urban Population South Australia Drug Prescriptions Hypolipidemic Agents |
Description: | The document attached has been archived with permission from the editor of the Medical Journal of Australia. An external link to the publisher’s copy is included. |
DOI: | 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb07030.x |
Published version: | http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/183_05_050905/gol10112_fm.html |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Psychiatry publications |
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