Trends in dispensed prescriptions for opioids, sedatives, benzodiazepines, gabapentin, and stimulants to children by general dentists, 2012–2019
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5589
Abstract: Opioids, benzodiazepines and sedatives can manage dental pain, fear and anxiety but have a narrow margin of safety in children. General dentists may inappropriately prescribe gabapentin and stimulants. National evidence on dispensing rates of these… read more here.
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Trends in estimated total retail dispensed prescriptions of purported COVID-19 treatments and preventions in Canada
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DOI: 10.1093/jphsr/rmad023
Abstract: Several medications were proposed for the treatment and prophylaxis of COVID-19 but with limited supporting evidence. Herein, we assessed trends in the volume of projected total retail dispensed prescriptions for 12 agents proposed for treatment… read more here.
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