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Older adults in the United States are increasingly treated with antipsychotics, with a growing share of prescriptions dispensed through long-term care pharmacies. The rate of antipsychotic use among adults aged 65 and older increased from 2.67 per 100 persons in 2015 to 4.05 per 100 persons in 2024. The percentage of prescriptions filled through long-term care pharmacies increased from 13.6% in 2015 to 21.0% in 2024.

Separate reporting has suggested that staffing shortages in long-term care settings and greater reliance on medication rather than behavioral interventions may be contributing to increased use.

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Weekly News Wire | March 30, 2026

Antipsychotic Use Among Older Adults Increased 52% Between 2015 & 2024, With Shift Toward Long-Term Care Pharmacies

Older adults in the United States are increasingly treated with antipsychotics, with a growing share of prescriptions dispensed through long-term care pharmacies. The rate of antipsychotic use among adults aged 65 and older increased from 2.67 per 100 persons in 2015 to 4.05 per 100 persons in 2024. The percentage of prescriptions filled through long-term care pharmacies increased from 13.6% in 2015 to 21.0% in 2024.

Separate reporting has suggested that staffing shortages in long-term care settings and greater reliance on medication rather than behavioral interventions may be contributing to increased use.

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