Trends in antidepressant utilization, expenditure, and demographic prescribing patterns in Jordan: a retrospective analysis

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze trends in antidepressant utilization and costs, focusing on demographic patterns in Jordan.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis of antidepressant prescriptions in Jordan's private sector.
• Examined prescribing patterns by age and gender.
• Analyzed expenditure trends related to antidepressant use.
• SSRIs, especially escitalopram, are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants.
• Prescribing patterns vary significantly across different age and gender groups.
• The economic burden of antidepressant expenditures is increasing, signaling a need for cost-management.