Changes over time in prescription practices of pain medications in Switzerland between 2006 and 2013: an analysis of insurance claims

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Maria M. Wertli · University of Zurich

Oliver Reich · Helsana Group (Switzerland)

Andri Signorell · Helsana Group (Switzerland)

Jakob M. Burgstaller · University of Zurich

Johann Steurer · University of Zurich

Ulrike Held · University of Zurich

Abstract

The analysis of insurance claims data provides evidence that the prescription rates for pain medications increased in Switzerland within the last ten years, in particular for metamizole and strong opioids. Furthermore, the prescription rates for metamizole, paracetamol, and strong opioids varied substantially between different cantons in Switzerland.

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use Pain Mechanisms and Treatments

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Published in: BMC Health Services Research

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 167-167

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2086-6

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Changes over time in prescription practices of pain medications in Switzerland between 2006 and 2013: an analysis of insurance claims

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