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Sherrie L Aspinall¹, Jessica S Banthin, Chester B Good

¹VA Center for Medication Safety, Hines, IL, USA. sherrie.aspinall@va.gov

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Veterans using Veterans Affairs (VA) pharmacy services are generally sicker and have greater needs than non-users. The VA serves as a crucial safety net for uninsured veterans, particularly those with mental health conditions.

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Veterans Health
Health Disparities

Background:

Understanding the characteristics of Veterans Affairs (VA) pharmacy service users is crucial for resource allocation and targeted interventions.
Previous research has not comprehensively compared users and non-users across different age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare sociodemographic, health status, and medical condition profiles of veterans who use VA pharmacy services versus those who do not.
To identify specific subgroups of veterans who rely more heavily on VA pharmacy services.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study utilizing data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) from 2003-2005.
Statistical analyses, including Student t tests, were employed to compare users and non-users, with adjustments for MEPS complex sample design.

Main Results:

Veterans using VA pharmacy services, across both nonelderly and elderly groups, were more likely to be Black, have lower incomes, possess less than a high school education, be disabled, and report poorer health.
A significantly higher proportion of nonelderly VA pharmacy users reported a mental health condition compared to non-users.

Conclusions:

Veterans utilizing VA pharmacy services exhibit a higher burden of illness compared to non-users.
The VA system functions as an essential safety net for uninsured veterans, especially those with mental health challenges.