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Anti-epileptic prescribing patterns in the South African private health sector (2008–2013)

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 4 , 2016 , pages: 142–147

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1148337

Author(s): Karen Jacobs Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Marlene Julyan Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Martie S Lubbe Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Johanita R Burger Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Marike Cockeran Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa

Keywords: anti-epileptic , direct medicine costs , longitudinal , medicine claims database , prescribing patterns , South Africa

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Abstract

Background: Little is known about longitudinal prescribing practices for anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in South Africa. The prescribing patterns and associated direct medicine costs of AEDs in the private health sector were investigated, using claims data from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2013.

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