How Can Pharmacy Refill Records Be Used to Track Disease Prevalence?
Refill records can be used to estimate the prevalence of chronic diseases in a population. For instance, a high volume of refills for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents can indicate a significant number of diabetes cases. Similarly, an increase in the refills of antiviral medications could suggest a rise in HIV/AIDS prevalence. By analyzing these data, epidemiologists can identify public health priorities and allocate resources accordingly.
