Evaluating tramadol utilization and patterns by county-level social determinants of health characteristics from 2015 to 2022

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Chisom D. Eze · West Virginia University

Marie A. Abate · West Virginia University

Gordon Smith · West Virginia University

Zheng Dai · West Virginia University

Nathan Wood · West Virginia Department of Education

Mohammad A. Al‐Mamun · West Virginia University

Abstract

Our study found heterogenous trends of tramadol dispensing rate within WV and was associated with county-wise health status, physical inactivity, insurance, PCP, and opioid dispensing rates. Considering these factors in local surveillance might improve health, and reduce disease burden, drug, and health resource utilization.

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions

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Published in: medRxiv

DOI: 10.1101/2025.11.03.25339433

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Evaluating tramadol utilization and patterns by county-level social determinants of health characteristics from 2015 to 2022

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