Neuropsychiatric Comorbidities and Psychotropic Medication Use in Medicare Beneficiaries With Dementia by Sex and Race.

Kim G JohnsonCassie FordAmy G ClarkMelissa A GreinerJay B LuskCody PerryRichard O'BrienEmily C O'Brien

Published in: Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology (2024)

The high fill rate of antianxiety (benzodiazepine) medications in dementia patients, especially females is a concern. Patients are prescribed psychotropic medications at high rates. This practice may represent potentially inappropriate prescribing. Patient/caregiver education with innovative community outreach and care delivery models may help decrease medication use.

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