Quantifying prescribed high dose opioids in the community and risk of overdose

Quantifying prescribed high dose opioids in the community and risk of overdose

Abstract Background Opioid prescribing for a range of health issues is increasing globally. The risk of fatal and non-fatal overdose is increased among people prescribed strong opioids: in high doses in the context of polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications at the same time), especially with o...

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Main Authors: Joe Schofield, Deborah Steven, Rebecca Foster, Catriona Matheson, Alexander Baldacchino, Andrew McAuley, Tessa Parkes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prescription opioids
Overdose
Analgesics
Comorbidities
General practice
Polypharmacy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11162-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11162-4

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