Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Expensive Medications: A Focus on Sugammadex in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting. | Synapse
February 14, 2026Open Access
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Expensive Medications: A Focus on Sugammadex in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting.
Key Points
This research aims to explore racial and ethnic disparities in the use of sugammadex during pediatric surgeries.
Analyzed use of sugammadex among children undergoing elective surgery
Investigated the impact of racial and ethnic backgrounds
Considered insurance status as a variable
Racial and ethnic disparities in sugammadex use were present among children
Differences persisted regardless of the children's insurance status
Abstract
Despite increased use of sugammadex among children who underwent elective surgery, racial and ethnic disparities in its use remained. These differences persisted regardless of insurance status.