Assess the use of and the adherence of antipsychotics among members with schizophrenia during the measurement year
Measure Specs
General Information
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.
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.
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