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Research reveals an increase in medications prescribed by dentists – News-Medical.Net
Research from The University of Western Australia has revealed an upward trend in the number of medications prescribed by dentists, particularly an increase in antibiotics, opiates and benzodiazepines.
Research from The University of Western Australia has revealed an upward trend in the number of medications prescribed by dentists, particularly an increase in antibiotics, opiates and benzodiazepines.
Dr Alex Park
The research was carried out by UWA PhD scholar Dr Alex Park using data collected from the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme between 2006 and 2018.
Dr Park said research suggested the increase may be attributed to an over-prescription of medicines, but also may be explained…
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