Decline in hospitalization risk and health care cost after initiation of depot antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia

Xiaomei Peng, Haya Ascher-Svanum, Douglas Faries, Robert R Conley, Kory J SchuhEli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, USAPurpose: To assess change in hospitalization and cost of care from 6 months pre- to 6 months post-initiation on any depot antipsychotic among schizophrenia patients.Patients and...

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Main Authors: Xiaomei Peng, Haya Ascher-Svanum, Douglas Faries et al
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-01-01
Series:ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/decline-in-hospitalization-risk-and-health-care-cost-after-initiation--a6029