A capture-recapture method for estimating the incidence of off-label prescriptions: the example of baclofen for alcohol use disorder in France - 16/11/19
, Benjamin Rolland b, c, Hélène Béhal d, Julien Labreuche d, Emilie Jouanjus e, f, Régis Bordet g, h, Sophie Gautier g, h| pagine | 6 |
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The local/regional incidence of off-label prescriptions can be difficult to estimate. Capture-recapture models can be used to indirectly estimate population sizes. Here, we used a capture-recapture model to estimate the number of patients treated off-label with baclofen for alcohol use disorder in northern France in 2013. Three capture sources were used: (i) the active case file at the region's largest Addiction Unit, (ii) the regional pharmacovigilance centre, and (iii) a sample of community pharmacies. After between-source overlaps had been identified, we used a log-linear model to produced eight estimates. Two models displayed the best goodness-of-fit, with estimates [95% confidence interval] of 1123 [714–2162] and 2180 [1598–2870] subjects, respectively. These two values are in line with a previous estimate of 1624 patients, based on an analysis of the French national health insurance database in 2013. Capture-recapture methods can be usefully applied to estimate the prevalence of OLPs in a specific geographical area, when direct counting is not feasible or the estimate through claim database is not possible.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Capture-recapture method, Off-label, Baclofen, Alcohol use disorder
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Vol 74 - N° 6
P. 645-650 - dicembre 2019 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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