Temporal trends of the utilization patterns of sedative-hypnotic medications in children, adolescents and young adults: a 21-year population-based study with joinpoint regression analysis

Temporal trends of the utilization patterns of sedative-hypnotic medications in children, adolescents and young adults: a 21-year population-based study with joinpoint regression analysis

Abstract Background There is limited research on real-world utilization patterns of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (collectively-termed benzodiazepine-receptor agonists [BZRAs]) in children and adolescents, particularly in non-western countries. We aimed to examine temporal trends of BZRA prescribing-p...

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Main Authors: Carltin Chun Ting Kwok, Heidi Ka Ying Lo, Ching Yui Chan, Joe Kwun Nam Chan, Corine Sau Man Wong, Calvin Pak Wing Cheng, Chung Ho, Brian Man Ho Leung, Wilfred Shone Horn Wong, Zoe Hoi Shuen Yu, Edwin Ho Ming Lee, Wing Chung Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Benzodiazepines
Z-drugs
Prescribing trends
Children & adolescents
Pharmacoepidemiology
Population-based
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06515-x
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