Why the study?
To quantify changes in anticoagulant use in Australia since the introduction of NOACs and to estimate government expenditure.
Does the introduction of NOACs change anticoagulant use and expenditure in Australia?
Population
10% random sample of Australians restricted to continuous concessional beneficiaries dispensed oral anticoagulants
Comparison
Anticoagulant dispensing before vs after PBS NOAC listings in August 2009 and August 2013
Design
Interrupted-time-series analysis
Authors
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NOAC introduction was associated with higher anticoagulant use and expenditure in Australia; leaves open questions on appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.
Does the introduction of NOACs change anticoagulant use and expenditure in Australia?
The introduction of NOACs in Australia led to a rapid and substantial increase in both the overall use of oral anticoagulants and government expenditure.
Morgan et al. (2018) studied this question.
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