title: [Usage of antidepressants in public hospitals in 1984 and 1986 fiscal years in Taiwan].
abstract: Prescription of psychotropic medications, especially anxiolytics and antidepressants, has been increasing steadily since the late 60's. From the survey conducted in the developed countries, prescription of psychotropic medications by nonpsychiatric physicians in general hospitals and private practices has significantly increased. This study analysed the usage of antidepressants in public hospitals in 1984 and 1986 fiscal years as reported by Department of Health, the Executive Yuan. The amount of antidepressants increased from 1,928,585 tablets to 2,348,281 tablets, an increase of 21.8%. The total cost increased from 6,052,732 N.T. $ to 7,488,374 N.T. $, an increase of 23.8%. The amount of antidepressants used ranked between 2 common G-I drugs, Biscodyl (Dulcolax) and Cimetidine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Taipei City Psychiatric Center, R.O.C.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006801:Humans; D013624:Taiwan; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents