Health equity and the usage of atypical antipsychotics within the Brazilian national health system: findings and implications.
Isabella de Figueiredo ZuppoCristina Mariano RuasHelian Nunes de OliveiraBrian B GodmanSaulo CastelMilton Leonard WainbergEdna Afonso ReisPublished in: Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research (2020)
The study identified several factors both individual and collective that correlate with the health status of atypical antipsychotic users and confirmed the importance of providing medicines for treating psychotic disorders. However, other factors are involved including social support. Our results suggest additional activities and policies are necessary including strategies to address the differences in private and public health care.