[Analgesic use in Germany : Survey of the years 2008 to 2019].

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are previously published data on the per capita use of analgesics in Germany, but only to 2005. In the present analysis, data for the years 2008-2019 were evaluated. The use of prescription and nonprescription analgesics was investigated and possible influencing factors were discussed.

Materials and methods

The per capita use of prescription and nonprescription analgesics was determined based on data on prescriptions and cash purchases in pharmacies (IMS Pharmascope®, Wiener Neudorf, Austria). Moreover, an evaluation according to active substances was performed for nonprescription drugs. In addition, pharmaceutical manufacturers' advertising expenditures and changes in distribution channels were analyzed as possible influencing factors.

Results

During

SUBMITTER: Diener HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10663189 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature