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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedBao Y, Ryan AM, Shao H
Generic initiation and antidepressant therapy adherence under Medicare Part D.
This study assessed the effects of initiating antidepressant treatment with a generic versus a branded prescription (generic initiation) on adherence to antidepressant therapy for the treatment of depression. It found that starting patients with generics had benefits for antidepressant adherence by lowering out-of-pocket costs for all patients and by mitigating the effect of the Part D coverage gap faced by patients not receiving low-income subsidies.
AHRQ-funded; HS018546.
Citation: Bao Y, Ryan AM, Shao H .
Generic initiation and antidepressant therapy adherence under Medicare Part D.
Am J Manag Care 2013 Dec;19(12):989-98..
Keywords: Medication, Depression, Medicare, Patient Adherence/Compliance