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JAMA Netw Open January 2019 PMID 30681713

Patterns in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing in the United States.

Sumit D Agarwal, Bruce E Landon

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Posts frequently mention the alarming rise in benzodiazepine prescriptions, particularly among primary care doctors, with phrases like 'rising over time' and 'quadrupled rate' underscoring the trend's seriousness. Several social discussions emphasize the link to overdose deaths and call for improved education, using words like 'sad' and 'need to educate,' which highlight concern and recognition of the article’s impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the rising benzodiazepine prescriptions and express concern, indicating general agreement with the article's findings.

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The majority show high interest, referencing specific data and implications, and calling for action or further understanding.

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Posts demonstrate moderate engagement, with some referencing sources, advocating for education, and analyzing trends, but few deep dives into methodology.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect a recognition that the trend has meaningful health implications and societal consequences, though they stop short of suggesting immediate widespread policy changes.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed outpatient benzodiazepine prescribing patterns in the U.S. from 2003 to 2015 and found that the rate of visits involving benzodiazepines doubled over this period, mainly due to increased use among primary care doctors and other physicians, not psychiatrists.
  • Benzodiazepine visits were most common in primary care, accounting for about half of all such visits, and the prescribing rate increased significantly for conditions like anxiety, depression, neurological issues, and chronic pain.
  • Overall, the rising trend in benzodiazepine prescriptions is concerning given their link to overdose deaths, highlighting a pattern of increased use outside of mental health specialists, particularly for pain and neurological issues.
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Arif Nazir
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In era of polypharm and over-dose, this is sad. We have to: 1) educate ourselves and 2) take lead in educating our patients and other team members on why to decrease use of this class. Patterns in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing in the United States https://t.co/UN83OH8B65

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Roser Llop
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Jan 25, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,831 followers View post →
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@Arif_Nazir_MD · X

In era of polypharm and over-dose, this is sad. We have to: 1) educate ourselves and 2) take lead in educating our patients and other team members on why to decrease use of this class. Patterns in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing in the United States https://t.co/UN83OH8B65

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