Pediatric codeine prescriptions in outpatient and inpatient settings in Korea.
CONCLUSIONS: Codeine was frequently prescribed for pediatric outpatients in Korea, especially in primary care clinics. Efforts to limit codeine use in children are required to prevent the occurrence of codeine-related adverse events.
PMID: 31419098 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - Category: Health Management Authors: Kim D, Song I, Yoon D, Shin JY Tags: Am J Manag Care Source Type: research
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