Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2576111 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In this study in an older population, coxibs constituted almost two thirds of all initial anti-inflammatory prescriptions. The prescription of a coxib was influenced by concomitant anticoagulant use and chronic use. Blacks were significantly more likely than whites to receive a nonselective NSAID. Although coxib use has been affected by the association with cardiovascular risk that emerged after the period of this study, rational drug selection and reduction of racial/ethnic disparities remain important targets for improved quality of care.
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PhD, RPh Shireman, MD MPH Rigler,