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Analysis of hydroxychloroquine prescriptions for COVID-19 in Japan

Takashi Watari1,2, Yasuharu Tokuda3,4, Hiromizu Takahashi5

  • 1General Medicine Center Shimane University Shimane Japan.

Journal of General and Family Medicine
|June 1, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Monthly hydroxychloroquine prescriptions for COVID-19 in Japan were tracked from January 2020 to November 2021. Prescription trends were compared against national COVID-19 case notifications.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hydroxychloroquine was investigated as a potential treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
  • Understanding prescription patterns is crucial for assessing treatment uptake during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the monthly prescription trends of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients in Japan.
  • To compare hydroxychloroquine prescription data with national COVID-19 case counts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Medical Data Vision database, covering approximately 20% of acute care hospitals in Japan.
  • Collected monthly hydroxychloroquine prescription data from January 2020 to November 2021.
  • Correlated prescription data with monthly national COVID-19 notifications.

Main Results:

  • The study presents monthly hydroxychloroquine prescription data (blue bars) and national COVID-19 notifications (gray line).
  • Visual representation allows for direct comparison of drug prescription trends against disease prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • The data provides insights into the clinical use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 in Japan during a specific period.
  • Further analysis can explore the relationship between prescription patterns and public health guidelines or research findings.

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