Utilization of healthcare and prescription medicines after non-pharmacological interventions for depression - A 3-year register follow-up of an RCT in primary care

•A 3-year register follow-up of an RCT for depression interventions was conducted.•Healthcare utilization and dispensed medicines were used as register outcomes.•The interventions had no effect on consultations for mental illness during follow-up.•Both interventions are appropriate additions to mild-moderate depression care.