Trends in strong opioid prescribing in Ireland: A repeated cross-sectional analysis of a national pharmacy claims database between 2010 and 2019.

Brid A Norris Amelia SmithStephen DoranMichael Barry

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2021)

This study found an overall increase in strong opioid prescribing in Ireland between 2010 and 2019, particularly in older adults. Tramadol was the most frequently prescribed product, with oxycodone and tapentadol prescribing increasing markedly over the study period.

Keyphrases

primary care
cross sectional
chronic pain
pain management
adverse drug
physical activity
emergency department
health insurance