Pregabalin dispensing patterns in Amman-Jordan: An observational study from community pharmacies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Pregabalin is currently approved for the treatment of epilepsy, generalized anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia. Rising attention to the abuse liability of pregabalin causing addictive behaviors is partially based on case reports and published literature of pregabalin used in dosages that override the approved therapeutic range. This study was conducted to provide background data regarding the abuse/misuse of pregabalin from community pharmacy in Jordan.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional observational study design was used, which was conducted at different community pharmacies in Amman-Jordan. During the study period (November 2016-January 2017), a total 77 requests for pregabalin were observed from 14 pharmacies. A structured interview was con

SUBMITTER: Al-Husseini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5856951 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature