STATISTICAL BRIEF #407: Trends in Utilization and Expenditures of Prescribed Drugs Treating Diabetes, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol for Persons under Age 40 in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2000 and 2010

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STATISTICAL BRIEF #407: Trends in Utilization and Expenditures of Prescribed Drugs Treating Diabetes, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol for Persons under Age 40 in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2000 and 2010

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AHRQ Stats

From 2000 to 2010, the total number of outpatient prescription drug purchases for persons under age 40 increased for anti-diabetics, anti-hypertensives and statins—41 percent, 49 percent and 179 percent, respectively. (Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Statistical Brief #407, Trends in Utilization and Expenditures of Prescribed Drugs Treating Diabetes, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol for Persons Under Age 40 in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2000 and 2010.)