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Title Using antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet PressReader Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/09/21 URL https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-peoples-friend/20210904/281827171864167 Persons Hamid Merchant Title Βρετανία: Η αύξηση του κόστους και της χρήσης αντικαταθλιπτικών προκαλεί ανησυχία Media name/outlet Iatronet Country/Territory Greece Date 8/06/21 Description O συνολικός αριθμός των συνταγογραφούμενων αντικαταθλιπτικών φαρμάκων που χορηγήθηκαν κατά τη διάρκεια του 2020 είχε αυξηθεί κατά τέσσερα εκατομμύρια τεμάχια από το 2019.
Μια ανησυχητική αύξηση στη χρήση και το κόστος των αντικαταθλιπτικών το 2020 καταγράφηκε από ερευνητές του Πανεπιστημίου του Huddersfield.
Οι ερευνητές πραγματοποίησαν μια μελέτη για να διερευνήσουν τις τάσεις στις ιατρικές συνταγές και το κόστος διαφόρων αντικαταθλιπτικών στην Αγγλία κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας COVID-19. Μετά την ανάλυση, οι επιστήμονες δήλωσαν ότι είναι ζωτικής σημασίας για τις παρεμβάσεις ψυχικής υγείας της χώρας να εφαρμοστούν στρατηγικές βελτιστοποίησης της χρήσης αντικαταθλιπτικών.Producer/Author Karagiannopoulou Despina URL https://www.iatronet.gr/article/101714/vretania-h-ayxhsh-toy-kostoys-kai-ths-hrhshs-antikatathliptikon-prokalei-anhsyhia Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Anglia: w czasie pandemii COVID-19 rośnie użycie leków antydepresyjnych Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet mgr.farm Media type Web Country/Territory Poland Date 7/06/21 Description Specjaliści alarmują i wzywają do pilnej interwencji, by wypracować nowe strategie dotyczące stosowania leków antydepresyjnych przez angielskich obywateli. W czasie kryzysu COVID-19 odnotowano gwałtowny wzrost ich użycia. URL https://mgr.farm/aktualnosci/anglia-w-czasie-pandemii-covid-19-rosnie-uzycie-lekow-antydepresyjnych/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title UK study flags rise in use and costs of antidepressants during pandemic Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Indian Express Media type Web Country/Territory India Date 5/06/21 URL https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/uk-study-flags-rise-in-use-costs-of-antidepressants-7344764/ Persons Hamid Merchant Title Study finds “alarming” hike in antidepressant costs during COVID-19 Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet PharmaPhorum Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/06/21 Description Researchers in the UK have found that there was a four million rise in prescriptions for antidepressants in England during 2020, adding £139 million to NHS costs.
The team from the University of Huddersfield said the findings highlight an “urgent need” for new mental health strategies to make sure antidepressants are being used appropriately, particularly in adolescents and younger adults.
While an increase in the number of prescriptions had been predicted because of the pandemic, the scientists said it was the sharp rise in antidepressant prescription costs which was a potential cause for concern.URL https://pharmaphorum.com/news/study-finds-alarming-hike-in-antidepressant-costs-during-covid-19/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Sharp rise in antidepressant use in pandemic Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Pharmacy Network News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/06/21 Description Researchers have warned that mental health safeguards are needed to prevent people suffering potentially harmful side-effects of antidepressants after it emerged the number of prescriptions dispensed last year increased by four million items on the previous year.
A study from the University of Huddersfield revealed 78 million prescriptions for the drug were dispensed between January and December 2020, a rise of £139 million in prescription costs compared with 2019. The antidepressant Sertraline alone accounted for an extra £113 million last year.
The findings have sparked concerns over the level of antidepressant use, particularly among young adults struggling with the mental health impact of lockdown.URL https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/interventions-needed-on-use-of-antidepressants-researchers-warn Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Rise in cost and usage of antidepressants sparks concern Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Health Europa Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/06/21 Description An alarming surge in the usage and cost of antidepressants in 2020 has been recorded by researchers from the University of Huddersfield.
Researchers conducted a study to investigate the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the analysis, the scientists have said that it is vital for the country‘s mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants.URL https://www.healtheuropa.eu/rise-in-cost-and-usage-of-antidepressants-sparks-concern/108685/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/06/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country’s mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled ‘Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19’and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.Producer/Author University of Huddersfield URL https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/Item-Display/ItemId/208980?returnurl=https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/Item-Display/ItemId/208980 Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Alcohol and Antidepressant Consumption, Babies on Board and Other COVID-19 News Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Pharmacy Practice News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/06/21 Description Although many folks predicted an increase in alcohol consumption, especially among young people, a study in Canada found a decrease—maybe because the bars were closed. They did find an increase in depression, probably also due to social distancing. A U.K. study found an increase in spending for antidepressants, but it wasn’t just due to emotions—the costs of the pills increased. Obese people are more likely to suffer long COVID, and scientists call for better. URL https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/Covid-19/Article/06-21/Alcohol-and-Antidepressant-Consumption-Babies-on-Board-and-Other-COVID-19-News/63749 Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Experts call for urgent action to tackle steep rise in use of anti-depressants during Covid-19 Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Pharmacy Business Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 4/06/21 Description Experts have urged for a quick intervention to create new strategies to optimise the use of antidepressants (AD) among people, following a steep rise in their consumption during Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest call for action on the use of ADs follows a recent research by the University of Huddersfield which highlighted the urgent need to reduce an alarming rise in the use of the dosage and consumption frequency.Producer/Author Keerthi Mohan URL https://www.pharmacy.biz/experts-call-for-urgent-action-to-tackle-steep-rise-in-use-of-anti-depressants-during-covid-19/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Use of antidepressants increased during Covid-19 pandemic Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Med India Media type Web Country/Territory India Date 4/06/21 Description Alarming rise in the usage and costs of antidepressants was seen in England during the pandemic. Therefore, there is urgent need for the country's mental health interventions to create strategies to reduce the use of antidepressants, warned researchers at the University of Huddersfield. Producer/Author Hannah Joy URL https://www.medindia.net/news/use-of-antidepressants-increased-during-covid-19-pandemic-201557-1.htm Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Study highlights surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet News Medical Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country's mental health interventions to create strategies optimizing the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled 'Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19' and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.Producer/Author Emily Henderson URL https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210603/Study-highlights-surging-trends-in-prescriptions-and-costs-of-antidepressants.aspx Persons Hamid Merchant Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Bioengineer Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country’s mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled ‘Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19’ and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.URL https://bioengineer.org/university-study-highlights-alarming-rise-in-usage-and-costs-of-antidepressants/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet 7th Space Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country's mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled 'Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19' and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The researchers discovered that the total number of antidepressant prescriptions drugs dispensed during 2020 had increased by four million items since 2019 costing NHS England £139 million more than in the previous year.URL 7thspace.com/headlines/1572502/university_study_highlights_alarming_rise_in_usage_and_costs_of_antidepressants.html Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University Study Highlights Alarming Rise In Usage And Costs Of Antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Sciencemag Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country’s mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled ‘Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19’ and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The researchers discovered that the total number of antidepressant prescriptions drugs dispensed during 2020 had increased by four million items since 2019 costing NHS England £139 million more than in the previous year.URL https://scienmag.com/university-study-highlights-alarming-rise-in-usage-and-costs-of-antidepressants/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants. Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Infosurhoy Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country’s mental health interventions to create strategies optimizing the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled “Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19” and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The researchers discovered that the total number of antidepressant prescriptions drugs dispensed during 2020 had increased by four million items since 2019 costing NHS England £139 million more than in the previous year.Producer/Author JONATHAN EDWARDS URL https://infosurhoy.com/health/university-study-highlights-alarming-rise-in-usage-and-costs-of-antidepressants.html Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title Study finds alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Mirage News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 21/05/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country’s mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled ‘Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19‘ and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.URL https://www.miragenews.com/study-finds-alarming-rise-in-usage-and-costs-of-564477/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan
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Title Antidepressant prescribing during covid-19 Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Medical Update Online Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 2/07/21 Description Some four million extra prescriptions for antidepressants were issued in 2020 compared to 2019 but the cost to the NHS increased by £139 million, according to a study published in March 2021. IMI spoke to Dr Syed Hasan and Dr Hamid Merchant, two of the study authors, to find out more.
The researchers in Huddersfield were aware that mental health problems – fuelled by lockdowns, loss of jobs and social isolation – were an important issue during the coronavirus pandemic. “We noticed there was an increase in the prevalence of depression during this period”, says Dr Hasan. In fact, the number of individuals living with depression United Kingdom almost doubled during the pandemic, according to a survey published in June 2020.1 Given their interest in the use of drugs at population level they decided to look at prescribing trends for antidepressants in England.Producer/Author Christine Clark URL https://medicalupdateonline.com/2021/07/antidepressant-prescribing-during-covid-19/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title NHS spending on antidepressants rose by £139m during pandemic, study finds Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Pharmaceutical Journal (PJ) Media type Print Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/06/21 Description Using prescribing data from 2019 and 2020, researchers found that the cost of antidepressants surged to £35m in April 2020 — more than double than the same month in 2019. Producer/Author Julia Robinson URL https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/nhs-spending-on-antidepressants-rose-by-139m-during-pandemic-study-finds Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet EurekAlert Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country's mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs. Producer/Author University of Huddersfield URL https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoh-ush060321.php Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Medical Xpress Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/06/21 Description Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country's mental health interventions to create strategies optimizing the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled "Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19" and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.Producer/Author University of Huddersfield URL https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-06-university-highlights-alarming-usage-antidepressants.html Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan Title University study highlights alarming rise in usage and costs of antidepressants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet University News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 21/05/21 Description RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have warned there is an urgent need for the country’s mental health interventions to create strategies optimising the use of antidepressants after conducting a study which has highlighted an alarming rise in relation to usage and costs.
The open-access study, published by the international DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is entitled ‘Surging trends in prescriptions and costs of antidepressants in England amid COVID-19’ and has investigated the trends in prescriptions and costs of various antidepressants in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The researchers discovered that the total number of antidepressant prescriptions drugs dispensed during 2020 had increased by four million items since 2019 costing NHS England £139 million more than in the previous year.URL https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2021/may/alarming-rise-usage-and-costs-of-antidepressants/ Persons Hamid Merchant, Shahzad Hasan