Psychotropic medications: a descriptive study of prescription trends in Tabriz, Iran, 2021-2022.
Journal:
BMC psychiatry
Published Date:
Jan 3, 2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, significantly impacted global populations in 2019 and 2020, with COVID-19 causing a surge in prevalence. They affect 13.4% of the people worldwide, and 21% of Iranians have experienced them. Prescription analysis is critical for evaluating and improving medical care in a cost-effective manner. This study examined prescription patterns for psychotropic drugs in outpatient settings to improve the understanding of medication utilization in a variety of patients. It aimed to assist healthcare professionals in making well-informed decisions about drug prescriptions, a topic not much addressed in Iran.
