Medication utilization in children born preterm in the first two years of life.

Jonathan C Levin Andrew L BeamKathe P FoxKenneth D Mandl

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)

Prescription medication utilization among preterm children under 2 years is driven by palivizumab, anti-reflux, and respiratory medications, despite little evidence regarding efficacy for many medications and concern for harm with certain classes.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
gestational age
young adults
preterm birth
healthcare
preterm infants
adverse drug
electronic health record