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[Pharmacological gender-specific medicine].

Koichi Ueno1, Etsuko Negishi

  • 1Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8675.

Rinsho Byori. the Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology
|February 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed prescription drug use in Japan, finding women more frequently received central nervous system drugs and Kampo medications, while men received more cardiovascular drugs. These gender differences in prescription patterns highlight the need for gender-specific medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Gender-specific medicine is gaining traction in Japan.
  • Understanding gender differences in prescription drug use is crucial for optimal medication management.
  • Previous research in Japan has not extensively explored these specific patterns.

Purpose:

  • To investigate gender-based differences in prescription drug utilization across various therapeutic classes.
  • To analyze prescription patterns stratified by sex and age using hospital data.
  • To identify potential correlations between age-specific drug use and gender-based disease prevalence.

Summary:

  • Analysis of prescription data from 9 Japanese hospitals (March 2003) revealed distinct gender-based prescribing trends.

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  • Females showed higher prescription rates for central nervous system drugs, Kampo medications, hormones, and vitamins.
  • Males exhibited higher prescription rates for cardiovascular drugs and certain metabolic agents.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest a correlation between age-specific drug use and gender differences in disease profiles.
    • This research provides foundational data for advancing gender-specific drug therapy in Japan.
    • Further detailed examination and evidence accumulation are planned for clinical application.