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Antipsychotic Use in Children Under 5 Years Old

CBE ID
2337
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

The percentage of children under age 5 who were dispensed antipsychotic medications during the measurement period.

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      1.8 Level of Analysis
      1.9 Care Setting
      1.20 Types of Data Sources
      1.14 Numerator

      The number of patients under 5 years of age with one or more prescription claims for an antipsychotic medication with cumulative days supply that total greater than or equal to 30 days.

      1.15 Denominator

      Children who are less than 5 years old at any point during the measurement period, and also enrolled in a health plan for one month or longer during the measurement period.

      Exclusions

      None.

      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Safety Fall Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
      Steward Organization
      Pharmacy Quality Alliance
      Steward POC email
      BShirley@pqaalliance.org
      Steward Organization Copyright

      Rights retained by PQA, INC. 2014

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