Objective This review systematically identified studies that estimated the prevalence of
prescription opioid use in Australia, assessed the prevalence estimates for bias and …

Aims The aims of the current study were to determine the prevalence and incidence of
prescription opioid analgesic use in Australia and compare the characteristics of people with …

Aims To identify patterns of opioid analgesic use and determine predictors of persistent
opioid use among people without cancer. Methods A population‐based cohort study of …

Importance Electronic health records are a potentially valuable source of information for
identifying patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Objective To evaluate whether proxy …

Importance There are known risks of using opioids for extended periods. However, less is
known about the long-term trajectories of opioid use following initiation. Objective To identify …

Importance Opioid analgesics may be associated with increased risk of falls, particularly
among older adults. Objective To quantify the age-related risk of serious fall events among …

Introduction Prescription opioid use in Australia has increased over the last 3 decades. The
majority of opioids are prescribed and dispensed in primary care, however, there are few …

Abstract Purpose To describe Australians' prescribed medicine use on a typical day
(September 25, 2018). Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional study using nationally …

Abstract Purpose In February 2018, Australia up-scheduled the 'weak'opioid codeine to a
prescription only medication. This study aimed to analyse the change in prescribing trends …

Aims Oxycodone is the most commonly prescribed strong opioid in Australia. This study
describes health service antecedents and sociodemographic factors associated with …