Table 2 Health insurance claims (prescriptions) among residents in all Japanese prefectures (N = 47)
Average claims (prescriptions) per 1000 people, n | ± SD | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Constipation drugs | ||||
Magnesium | 33,431 | 6095 | 19,537 | 43,859 |
Stimulant laxatives | 16,603 | 4251 | 8181 | 31,672 |
Lactulose | 3555 | 820 | 820 | 5420 |
Herbal medicines | 10,333 | 1826 | 1826 | 16,475 |
Fecal interventions | 37 | 11 | 18 | 63 |
Suppositories and enemas | 131 | 60 | 53 | 292 |
Cardiovascular drugs | ||||
Antihypertensives | 49,196 | 6805 | 34,440 | 71,422 |
Vasodilators | 47,037 | 6990 | 34,214 | 61,601 |