Patterns of Initial Antidementia Medication Prescriptions Among Community-Dwelling Individuals in Norway: A Comprehensive Register-Based Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Patterns of Initial Antidementia Medication Prescriptions Among Community-Dwelling Individuals in Norway: A Comprehensive Register-Based Analysis

  • By

  • Torunn Gudmestad Øvrebø

  • Anita L. Sunde

  • Arvid Rongve

  • Svein Reidar Kjosavik

  • Ingvild Dalen

  • Ragnhild Oesterhus

  • March 31, 2026

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    The annual incidence rate of antidementia drug dispensations in Norway declined from 2006 to 2020.

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    Older individuals and females were more likely to receive their first antidementia drug dispensation from a general practitioner.

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    The proportion of first-time antidementia drugs prescribed by general practitioners decreased over time for both genders.

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    There is a need for further research into barriers affecting general practitioner involvement in dementia care.

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    Understanding current antidementia medication prescribing practices is essential for planning future healthcare services.

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Patterns of Initial Antidementia Medication Prescriptions Among Community-Dwelling Individuals in Norway: A Comprehensive Register-Based Analysis

  • by Torunn Gudmestad Øvrebø, Anita L. Sunde, Arvid Rongve, Svein Reidar Kjosavik, Ingvild Dalen, Ragnhild Oesterhus

  • March 31, 2026

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