Changes in prescriptions for U.S. young adults

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 30, 2012
This statistic shows the change in the number of prescriptions per 1,000 population aged 19-25 in the United States, in 2011. There were 28 more prescriptions per 1,000 young adults to treat ADHD in 2011, than in 2010.

Largest changes in medical prescriptions for young adults in the U.S. in 2011* (per 1,000 population)

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Statistic: Largest changes in medical prescriptions for young adults in the U.S. in 2011* (per 1,000 population)

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Release date

April 2012

Region

United States

Survey time period

2010 and 2011

Special properties

population aged 19-25

Supplementary notes

* Regarding normalized prescriptions. Normalized prescriptions: prescriptions can be of different durations and this has been shown to vary significantly across states and to change over time. Increasing numbers of 3-month prescriptions over time result in fewer prescriptions.

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