Exhibit 1.
Characteristics of Antidepressant Users, 1997-2004
| Characteristics | 1997 | 2001 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Users | 115,683 | 161,260 | 203,274 |
| Female | 73% | 72% | 73% |
| Race | |||
| White | 62% | 60% | 58% |
| Black | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| Other | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Age | |||
| 18-25 | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| 26-35 | 11% | 10% | 10% |
| 36-45 | 17% | 17% | 15% |
| 46-55 | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| 56-64 | 13% | 14% | 15% |
| 65+ | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Eligibility Status | |||
| AFDC | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| SSI | 25% | 24% | 22% |
| Dual | 48% | 46% | 45% |
| Other | 18% | 22% | 25% |
| Mental Health Dx | |||
| Depression − all | 20% | 19% | 17% |
| Major depression | 12% | 11% | 9% |
| Anxiety | 5% | 6% | 6% |
| Depression + Anxiety | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| No Mental Health Dx | 69% | 70% | 72% |
| Substance Use | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Difficulty Swallowing | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Nursing Home Resident | 10% | 11% | 11% |
| Seen Psychiatrist | 23% | 21% | 17% |
| MHSA Inpatient Use | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| # Other Medication Classes | |||
| ≤4 | 39% | 33% | 30% |
| 5-8 | 37% | 36% | 33% |
| >8 | 23% | 31% | 37% |
Note: The number of other medication classes refers to the number of medication classes used besides antidepressants.