Original research
par
Young, Samantha et al
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We aimed to evaluate how the number of new safer supply hydromorphone (SSHM) dispensations changed during the pandemic in Ontario.
Constatations/points à retenir
The pandemic led to an abrupt increase in SSHM prescribing in Ontario, although the rate of increase was similar before and during the pandemic. The absolute number of individuals who accessed SSHM remained low throughout the pandemic.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective interrupted time-series analysis using provincial administrative databases.
Mots clés
Safer supply
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