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Adherence to Antipsychotic Medications for Individuals with Schizophrenia

CBE ID
1879
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of individuals at least 18 years of age as of the beginning of the measurement period with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who had at least two prescription drug claims for antipsychotic medications and had a Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) of at least 0.8 for antipsychotic medications during the measurement period (12 consecutive months).

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who had at least two prescription drug claims for antipsychotic medications and have a PDC of at least 0.8 for antipsychotic medications.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Individuals at least 18 years of age as of the beginning of the measurement period with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and at least two prescription drug claims for antipsychotic medications during the measurement period (12 consecutive months).

        • Exclusions

          Individuals with any diagnosis of dementia during the measurement period.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2018
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
        • Steward
          Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

          Not Applicable, the measure is in the public domain.