Multinational comparison of new antidepressant use in older adults: a cohort study

Objectives We used an international pharmacosurveillance network to estimate the rate and characteristics of antidepressant use in older adults in countries with more conservative (UK) and liberal depression guidelines (Canada, USA). Setting Electronic health records and population-based administrative data from six jurisdictions in four countries (UK, Taiwan, USA and Canada). Participants A historical cohort of older adults (≥65 years) who had...