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A proposed taxonomy for population-level prescription use patterns
Ashleigh C King1, Nancy E Morden1
1The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice.
Journal of Prescribing Practice
|July 21, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a new taxonomy to categorize prescription drug use based on population health impact. It aims to improve discussions on prescription drug value by assessing benefits versus harms.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Growing emphasis on prescription price transparency necessitates better methods for evaluating drug value.
- Current discussions on prescription drug value lack a standardized framework for assessing population-level impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel taxonomy for classifying population-level prescription drug use patterns.
- To aid in defining, measuring, and communicating the value of prescription drugs.
Main Methods:
- Development of a five-category taxonomy based on likely population-level health impact.
- Categorization includes: effective, potentially discretionary, potentially harmful, wasteful, and lifestyle uses.
Main Results:
- The proposed taxonomy provides a structured approach to assess prescription drug use.
- Each category reflects a different potential impact on population health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The taxonomy offers a tool to inform discussions on prescription drug value.
- It facilitates the estimation of population impact, balancing anticipated benefits and harms.
Keywords:
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