Texas Decreases Use Of Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Facilities By 58.7%, From 28.8% In 2011 To 11.9% In 2020

Since 2011, Texas has decreased its use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities by 58.7% to 11.9% in the second quarter of 2020. In 2011, Texas was ranked 51st in the nation for highest use of antipsychotic medications, with 28.8% of nursing facility residents receiving antipsychotic medications. This is the largest decrease in antipsychotic drug use of any state or territory in the U.S.

According to Kelli Weldon, Press Officer at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), HHSC launched several initiatives to achieve this large reduction. These initiatives include implementing specialized training programs focusing . . .