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Meperidine: a continuing problem.

Bryce Clubb¹, William Loveday, Susan Ballantyne

¹Professor Tess Cramond Multidisciplinary Pain Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia.

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Summary

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This study analyzed meperidine prescriptions in Queensland, Australia, between 1999 and 2010. Findings highlight trends in opioid prescribing patterns during this period.

Keywords:

addiction chronic pain management meperidine opioids

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Background:

Meperidine (Demerol) is an opioid analgesic with a history of use and misuse.
Understanding prescription patterns is crucial for monitoring drug utilization and potential harms.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine trends in meperidine prescriptions in Queensland, Australia.
To analyze prescribing data from 1999 to 2010.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of prescription data.
Utilized data from Queensland, Australia, covering the period 1999–2010.

Main Results:

Prescription data for meperidine were analyzed over an 11-year period.
Specific trends and patterns of meperidine prescribing were identified.

Conclusions:

The study provides insights into meperidine prescribing practices in a specific Australian context.
Findings can inform future drug utilization studies and opioid stewardship efforts.