Prescribing trends of gabapentin, pregabalin, and oxycodone: a secondary analysis of primary care prescribing patterns in England
Background: The risk of iatrogenic harm from the use and misuse of prescription drugs such as gabapentin, pregabalin, and oxycodone is substantial. In recent years, deaths associated with these drugs in England have increased. Aim: To characterise general practice prescribing trends for gabapentin,...
Main Authors: | Katlyn Green, Nora Cooke O'Dowd, Hilary Watt, Azeem Majeed, Richard J Pinder |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royal College of General Practitioners
2019-09-01
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Series: | BJGP Open |
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Online Access: | https://bjgpopen.org/content/3/3/bjgpopen19X101662 |
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