Analgesic prescribing in patients with inflammatory arthritis in England: observational studies in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink.

Ian C ScottRebecca WhittleJames BaileyHelen TwohigSamantha L Hider Christian David Mallen Sara Muller Kelvin P Jordan

Published in: Rheumatology (Oxford, England) (2023)

IA analgesic prescribing of all classes is widespread. This is neither evidence-based nor in line with guidelines. Peri-diagnosis is an opportune moment to reduce chronic analgesic prescribing.

Keyphrases

primary care
clinical practice
neuropathic pain
anti inflammatory
adverse drug
rheumatoid arthritis
oxidative stress
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
drug induced