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Factors associated with co-prescription of opioids and gabapentinoids
<b>Background</b>: gabapentin and pregabalin are commonly used for relieving neuropathic pain, but also could lead to diversion, dependence and tolerance, with adverse effects on the central nervous system, especially when co-prescribed with opioids. The rates of prescribing gabapentinoids have …
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Understanding Institutional Physician Chronic Opioid Prescription Practices for the Improved Implementation of Newly Developed EMR Tools
… with chronic opioids. There has been a rise in prescription opioids over the past 20 years, accompanied by a rise in overdose deaths as well. In order to improve patient safety related to opioid prescribing, several state and national policies including the 2016 "CDC Guidelines for Prescribing …
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The prevalence of and factors associated with antipsychotic polypharmacy in patients with serious mental illness: Findings from a cross-sectional study in a low-middle income country
… Antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) appears to be a common practice worldwide despite treatment guidelines advising against the practice for most patients in view of lack of evidence and possible risk of harm. Our study aimed to address deficiencies in local and international research by examining …