Patterns of benzodiazepine prescription among older adults in Switzerland: a cross-sectional analysis of claims data
Objective This study aimed to examine the prevalence and determinants of benzodiazepine prescription among older adults in Switzerland, and analyse association with hospitalisation and costs.Design Retrospective analysis of claims data.Setting The study was conducted in nine cantons in Switzerland.P...
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| Main Authors: | Pedro Marques-Vidal, Joachim Marti, Marie-Annick Le Pogam, Xhyljeta Luta, Christophe Bagnoud, Mark Lambiris, Anne Decollogny, Yves Eggli |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-01-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e031156.full |
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