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2000, 454 accounted for only 1.2 percent (0.3 million) <strong>of</strong> prescriptions written foradvertised drugs.Demographic Characteristics (Age, Gender) and Health Insurance CoverageThis section presents the demographic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the individuals withgastrointestinal-related physician visits and individuals who received prescriptions foradvertised gastrointestinal drugs. Among individuals who reported gastrointestinalcomplaints and/or were diagnosed with a gastrointestinal problem, the percentage <strong>of</strong>women, percentage <strong>of</strong> individuals with health insurance coverage, and percentage <strong>of</strong>individuals 45 years and older were identified (Figure 5.25).Figure 5.25: Trends in Percentage <strong>of</strong> Women, Percentage <strong>of</strong> Individuals with HealthInsurance Coverage, and Percentage <strong>of</strong> Individuals 45 years and Older Amongthose with Gastrointestinal-Related Visits, 1994-2001Percent1008060402091.4 90.3 90.964.0 61.963.954.5 52.495.0 94.4 95.2 94.7 93.663.162.357.960.8 60.5 57.9 60.362.561.657.2 56.801994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001YearPercent Individuals with Health Insurance CoveragePercent WomenPercentage <strong>of</strong> Individuals 45 years and olderNote – Percent was calculated from total number <strong>of</strong> individuals with gastrointestinal-related visitsAmong individuals who reported gastrointestinal-related symptoms and/or werediagnosed with gastrointestinal-related conditions, the majority were women (56.8-454 Glaxo Wellcome Decides to Withdraw Lotronex from the Market. Food and Drug Administration.November 28, 2000. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS01058.html.Accessed September, 2004.264

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