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Term: Benzodiazepine Prescriptions

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-08-09

Definition:

This is a measure of the crude and adjusted percentage of residents aged 16 and older with at least one prescription for benzodiazepines in a fiscal year. Chronic prevalence was defined as at least three prescriptions in a fiscal year.

Please see the Benzodiazepine Use concept for a list of ATC codes and generic drug names used to identify benzodiazepines.

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References 

  • Martens PJ, Bartlett J, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Huq S, Romphf L, Sanguins J, Carter S, Bailly A. Profile of Metis Health Status and Healthcare Utilization in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)


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