Takeda survey results show pharmacists believe more patient information about insomnia medications is necessary.

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disturbances in the United States, affecting an estimated 100 million Americans. According to the 2002 Sleep in America poll from the National Sleep Foundation, 58% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia a few nights or more per week at some point in their lives. The total economic costs associated with insomnia have been estimated at $17.5 billion.

With two Rx sleep aids soon to hit the market, R.Ph.s will have new tools to help patients with sleep disorders

Sleep disorders and their consequences