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[Frequency of Prescription of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Analysis of Compulsory Health Insurance Billing Data].

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 1, 2022

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Citation
Schnyder A, Brüngger B, Blozik E. [Frequency of Prescription of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Analysis of Compulsory Health Insurance Billing Data]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2022; 111:274-282.
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Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)
Journal
Praxis (Bern 1994) 2022; 111
Publication Date
Apr 1, 2022
Issn Print
1661-8157
Pages
274-282
Brief description/objective

Frequency of Prescription of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Analysis of Compulsory Health Insurance Billing Data According to the nephrology recommendation in the Choosing Wisely campaign, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided in people with cardiac and renal diseases. This study provides quantitative data on the use of NSAIDs in Switzerland as well as indications of how the billing frequency of NSAIDs in high-risk individuals has changed since the introduction of the recommendation.