Abstract
AbstractPatterns of Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Ambulatory Care. The aim of this study was to discuss the patterns of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use in general population. We identified NSAID’s users from the French Health Insurance System claims database covering more of the population in the Midi-Pyrenees area (southwest of France), if they have received at least one NSAID in June 2003. We discussed this population according to the NSAID used, to their demographic characteristics and to other drugs delivered in the period. Oui’ study shows different patterns of use according to each NSAID. For example, users of ibuprofen or tiaprofenic acid were younger and less frequently exposed to “gastroprotective” drugs, users of coxibs were older and more frequently exposed to drugs increasing the risk of bleeding. This study confirms the wide use of NSAIDs and describes their target population. It underlines the interest of Health Insurance System Database for better knowledge of drug use in ambulatory care in France
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