Consumption rate of antidepressants in Italy in 2022, by active ingredient
The consumption of antidepressants in Italy reached 45.8 daily defined doses (DDD) per 1,000 inhabitants per day in 2022. This statistic breaks down this figure by active ingredient. According to the data, Sertraline was the most consumed drug in the class of antidepressants, with a consumption rate of 9.8 DDD per 1,000 inhabitants per day. Paroxetine followed with 8.2 daily defined doses consumed per 1,000 inhabitants. This statistic shows the consumption of antidepressants in Italy in 2022, by type of antidepressant (in DDD per 1,000 inhabitants per day).