Opioid and benzodiazepine prescription among patients with cirrhosis compared to other forms of chronic disease

ObjectiveData on patterns and correlates of opioid and benzodiazepines prescriptions among patients with chronic conditions are limited. Given a diminished capacity for hepatic clearance, patients with cirrhosis represent a high risk group for use. The aim of this study was to characterise the patte...

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Main Authors: Monica A Konerman, Mary Rogers, Brooke Kenney, Amit G Singal, Elliot Tapper, Pratima Sharma, Sameer Saini, Brahmajee Nallamothu, Akbar Waljee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-06-01
Series:BMJ Open Gastroenterology