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...
Main Authors: | Kathleen A. Fairman, Alyssa M. Peckham, Michael L. Rucker, Jonah H. Rucker, David A. Sclar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-07-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3632-y |
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