Use of power-law analysis to predict abuse or diversion of prescribed medications: proof-of-concept mathematical exploration

Use of power-law analysis to predict abuse or diversion of prescribed medications: proof-of-concept mathematical exploration

Abstract Objective To conduct a proof-of-concept study comparing Lorenz-curve analysis (LCA) with power-law (exponential function) analysis (PLA), by applying segmented regression modeling to 1-year prescription claims data for three medications—alprazolam, opioids, and gabapentin—to predict abuse a...

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Main Authors: Kathleen A. Fairman, Alyssa M. Peckham, Michael L. Rucker, Jonah H. Rucker, David A. Sclar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Gabapentin
Alprazolam
Opioids
Abuse
Diversion
Power-law analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3632-y

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