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Prescription drug dispensing limits and patterns.

Kathryn A. Phillips, Su‐Ying Liang, Jennifer S. Haas, Marilyn Stebbins, Brian K. Alldredge

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Abstract

Dispensing limits, which ration prescriptions to 30-day supplies when filled at community pharmacies, is a strategy commonly used to control prescription drug costs. Yet, little is known about drug dispensing patterns. Prescription dispensing patterns may have important influences on adherence, therapeutic and preventive health outcomes, and costs. This study examined dispensing patterns for five drug classes commonly prescribed for chronic conditions.

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Dispensing limits, which ration prescriptions to 30-day supplies when filled at community pharmacies, is a strategy commonly used to control prescription drug costs. Yet, little is known about drug dispensing patterns. Prescription dispensing patterns may have important influences on adherence, therapeutic and preventive health outcomes, and costs. This study examined dispensing patterns for five drug classes commonly prescribed for chronic conditions.

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Dispensing limits, which ration prescriptions to 30-day supplies when filled at community pharmacies, is a strategy commonly used to control prescription drug costs. Yet, little is known about drug dispensing patterns. Prescription dispensing patterns may have important influences on adherence, therapeutic and preventive health outcomes, and costs. This study examined dispensing patterns for five drug classes commonly prescribed for chronic conditions.

Key concepts: Medical prescription, Drug, Pharmacy, Medicine, Prescription drug, Intensive care medicine, Medical emergency, Pharmacology

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