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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
Schnyder Aurelia, Brüngger Beat, Blozik Eva
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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.