In New York State Nursing Homes, 18% Of Residents Recieved Off-Label Antipsychotics

During 2013, an average of 18.7% of long-stay nursing home residents in New York State received off-label antipsychotic. Across the state's nursing homes, the prevalence ranged from 2% of residents to 50%. The prevalence of off-label antipsychotic use varied regionally, from the low 16.2% off-label antipsychotic use rate in the Western region to 19.9% in the New York City metropolitan region.

These findings were reported in “Antipsychotic Drug Use in NY State Nursing Homes” by Richard J. Mollot, Esq., executive director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC). The goal of . . .