Abstract

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with increased healthcare resources utilization, reduced quality-of-life, and substantial indirect costs. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), there is a paucity of national-level data for MDD prevalence. A study reported a prevalence rate of 12% in the south-eastern region of the KSA. Vortioxetine and Sertraline have shown promising clinical results in MDD patients. However, these drugs are not yet included in the Ministry of Health (MoH) formulary of the KSA.

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