Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: End of life Prescription Drugs
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2005-11-24
Definition:
Decedents' prescription drug use was derived from the Drug Program Information Network (DPIN) data. DPIN captures prescriptions under the provincial Pharmacare Program, the Nursing Home Drug Program, and the Department of Family Services Drug Benefits Program.
Related terms
- Drug Program Information Network (DPIN)
- Drug Program Information Network (DPIN) Data
- Pharmacare Program
References
- Menec V, Lix L, Steinbach C, Ekuma O, Sirski M, Dahl M, Soodeen R. Patterns of Health Care Use and Cost at the End of Life. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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