British journal of clinical pharmacology
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Br J Clin Pharmacol · Dec 2005
Multicenter StudyUsage of paracetamol-containing combination analgesics remains high in primary care.
Paracetamol-containing combination analgesics are widely prescribed but the use of paracetamol/dextropropoxyphene (co-proxamol) is particularly controversial. We aim to examine the prescribing patterns of the paracetamol-containing analgesics in Ireland. ⋯ Co-proxamol was the most commonly prescribed paracetamol-containing analgesic preparation in Ireland. The results may indicate inappropriate use in primary care.