Table 1. Percent of Medication Classes Used by US Adults Aged ≥ 20 Years in 1999 - 2000 and 2011 - 2012 During the Prior 30 Days.
Drug category | 1999 - 2000 | 2011 - 2012 |
---|---|---|
SRI antidepressants | 4.3 | 8.5 |
Levothyroxine | 4.6 | 6.0 |
PPIs | 3.9 | 7.8 |
Opioid analgesics | 3.8 | 5.7 |
≥ 5 co-prescribed drugs | 8.2 | 15 |
Modified from Kantor et al 2015 JAMA. SRI: serotonin reuptake inhibitors; PPI: proton pump inhibitors.