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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Gastroenterology |