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December 3, 2025JAMA Psychiatry

Antipsychotic Medication Use by Older Adults

Mark Olfson Fangzhou Xie Greta Bushnell Jialiang Hua Jennifer Miles Stephen Crystal

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Key Points

Trends in antipsychotic medication use were observed among older adults, highlighting shifting prescribing patterns.
This analysis utilizes a cross-sectional study design to assess medication usage trends in a specific age group.
Older adults are increasingly prescribed antipsychotic medications, indicating a significant change in treatment approaches.
Findings suggest the need for systematic evaluation of antipsychotic use among this population to ensure appropriate care.

Implication

Cross-sectional analysis shows trends in antipsychotic medication use in older adults, indicating a need for careful monitoring.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines trends in antipsychotic medication use among adults aged 65 years or older in the US.

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Cite This Study

Olfson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694025972d562116f28feae3 https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.3658

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