Migraine
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Patients who have been diagnosed with headache based on the following International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes at least once during the enrollment period ICD10; G43, G440*, G441*, G442*, G443*, G444*, G448* * Headaches other than migraine G43 will also be extracted.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients <18 years of age Patients prescribed a total of 120 tablets of triptans per year Patients prescribed a total of 120 tablets of ergotamine per year Patients with comorbidities that may cause secondary headaches
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| [Cross-sectional research study: Case crossover design] -The amount of triptans prescribed in each season [Historical cohort research study] -Date of the first triptan prescription from the index date in the target season | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| [Descriptive research study] - The amount of triptans prescribed per year and month stratified by region - Number of patient visits to the medical institution per year and month | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd Medical Affairs Department