Trends in and Patterns of Obesity Reduction Medication Use in an Insured Cohort
Trends in and Patterns of Obesity Reduction Medication Use in an Insured Cohort
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DOI：
10.1038/oby.2009.175
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发表时间：
2010-01-01
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影响因子：
6.9
通讯作者：
Weiner, Jonathan P.
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作者：
Bolen, Shari D.;Clark, Jeanne M.;Weiner, Jonathan P.
Several prescription medications are approved to treat obesity, yet little is known about their use in the United States. Our objective was to describe recent trends and patterns of obesity reduction medication use in an insured US population. From among similar to 4.2 million persons enrolled in two Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, we obtained all medical and pharmacy claims for 86,804 persons who took an obesity reduction medication anytime during 2002-2005. Overall, obesity reduction medication use decreased significantly over time from 1% in 2002 to 0.7% in 2005 (P for trend 65 (1.2%). Despite the high prevalence of obesity, obesity reduction medication use was low and decreased significantly from 2002 through 2005. Prescribers of these agents should be aware of approved durations, potential contraindications, and consider screening for depression and substance abuse.
