Changes in analgesic prescriptions in Dutch general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increases in opioid prescriptions have been described; however, recent trends and prescribing patterns of analgesics in Dutch general practice are largely unknown.

Objective

To investigate recent changes in the number of analgesic prescriptions, and the indications for prescribing strong opioids. Furthermore, we aim to identify risk factors for chronic opioid use in Dutch general practice.

Design and setting

A retrospective cohort study from 1 July 2013 to 31 June 2022, using a primary care practice based research network.

Subjects

Patients with ≥1 prescription for analgesics during the study period were included.

Main outcome measure

Changes in the number of prescriptions for paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opi

SUBMITTER: Veldkamp D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552297 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature