Comparability of self-reported medication use and pharmacy claims data - ARCHIVED

Articles and reports: 82-003-X201300111764

Description:

This study compares two sources of information about prescription drug use by people aged 65 or older in Ontario - the Canadian Community Health Survey and the drug claimsdatabase of the Ontario Drug Benefit Program. The analysis pertains to cardiovascular and diabetes drugs because they are commonly used, and almost all are prescribed on a regular basis.

Issue Number: 2013001
Author(s): Allin, Sarah; Bayoumi, Ahmed M.; Laporte, Audrey; Law, Michael R.

Main Product: Health Reports

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