Pregabalin prescribing patterns in Australian general practice, 2012–2018: a cross-sectional study

Background: In 2013 pregabalin was subsidised by Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for neuropathic pain. Since the subsidy, pregabalin prescribing has been increasing in Australia and so has related harm. There are concerns it is being prescribed for indications other than neuropathi...

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Main Authors: Andrea L Schaffer, Doreen Busingye, Kendal Chidwick, Jonathan Brett, Suzanne Blogg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2021-01-01
Series:BJGP Open
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Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/5/1/bjgpopen20X101120