The impact of a restricted pregabalin prescription policy on drug utilization: An observational multicenter study

• Main Authors: Ahmed Al-jedai (Author), Hadeel Alkofide (Author), Lujaine Almohimeed (Author), Lama Alsalim (Author), Alya Alruwaili (Author), Dema A. Alissa (Author), Hajer Almudaiheem (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) classified pregabalin as a controlled substance in 2018; however, whether this policy change has affected pregabalin use is unclear. This study examined the trends in pregabalin prescriptions before and after the SFDA restriction. In addition, the...