This data file contains counts of drug prescriptions from pharmacy claims and encounter data in HPD. Prescriptions are categorized by name and drug class using the reported National Drug Code (NDC) and grouped by year, payer type (Commercial, Medi-Cal, or Medicare), and whether the drug dispensed is branded or a generic. June 2023 Snapshot release.

HPD Snapshot Data - Pharmacy (2018-2021)

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Drug Name

The 12-month calendar year used for the reporting period.

Reporting Year

The type of drug (e.g., respiratory agents, enzyme inhibitors) associated with the NDC .

Drug Class

Indicates if the drug dispensed is branded or a generic based on the NDC.

Brand/Generic

Payers are the companies, programs, and organizations that oversee insurance plans and reimburse healthcare providers. Commercial, Medi-Cal, and Medicare are the three main types of payers.

HPD Snapshot Data - Pharmacy (2018-2021)

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