Initiations of safer supply hydromorphone increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario: An interrupted time series analysis

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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