Journal article
Rates of Anomalous Bupropion Prescriptions in Ontario, Canada
Abstract
PURPOSE: Reports of bupropion misuse have increased since it was first reported in 2002. The purpose of this study was to explore trends in bupropion prescribing suggestive of misuse or diversion in Ontario, Canada.
METHODS: A serial cross-sectional study was conducted of Ontarians aged younger than 65 years who received prescriptions under Ontario's public drug program from April 1, 2000, to March 31, 2013. We determined the number of …
Authors
Steele LS; Macdonald EM; Gomes T; Hollands S; Paterson JM; Mamdani MM; Juurlink DN
Journal
The Annals of Family Medicine, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 343–346
Publisher
Annals of Family Medicine
Publication Date
July 1, 2015
DOI
10.1370/afm.1818
ISSN
1544-1709