Trends and off-label utilization of antipsychotics in children and adolescents from 2016 to 2021 in China: a real-world study

• Main Authors: Wang Zhaojian (Author), Jiang Meizhu (Author), Hong Jun (Author), Guo Shanshan (Author), Huo Jiping (Author), Zhao Zhigang (Author), Gong Ying (Author), Li Cao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Global antipsychotic usage, including off-label prescriptions, has increased in recent decades. However, trends in China, particularly for children and adolescents, remain unclear. This study explored these trends from 2016 to 2021 and identified factors associated with off-label...