Skip to main content

Use and Adherence to Antipsychotics among members with Schizophrenia

CBE ID
0544
1.4 Project
NVCS for Medication Management
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2008
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Assess the use of and the adherence of antipsychotics among members with schizophrenia during the measurement year

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Calculate the % adherence to antipsychotic medications during the measurement year. Adherence will be measured by the medication possession ratio (MPR).
      Individuals with 0% MPR did not fill any prescription for antipsychotic medications.

      Time Window: 6 month period prior to the measurement year and the measurement year. Of note, the 6 month period prior to the measurement year is needed to differentiate new users of antipsychotic medication from continuous users of antipsychotic medication. The MPR is calculated in the measurement year.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Continuously enrolled members ages 19 years or older by the end of the measurement year with schizophrenia.

      Time Window: Year prior to the measurement year

    • Exclusions

      Women who were pregnant during the measurement year.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed NVCS for Medication Management 2008
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date