European journal of clinical pharmacology
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Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol. · Apr 2016
An ecological study of the extent and factors associated with the use of prescription and over-the-counter codeine in Australia.
The extent and factors associated with codeine use in the community remain poorly understood despite the widespread global use of codeine. The aim of this study was to examine the use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) codeine in Australia and identify the geographic and socio-demographic characteristics associated with prescription and OTC codeine use. ⋯ Codeine use is common in Australia, with clear distinctions in the geographic and socio-demographic characteristics associated with prescription and OTC codeine use.