Utilisation of prescription and over-the-counter triptans: a cross-sectional study in Stockholm, Sweden
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Utilisation of prescription and over-the-counter triptans : a cross-sectional study in Stockholm, Sweden. / Frisk, Pia; Kälvemark Sporrong, Sofia; Ljunggren, Gunnar; Wettermark, Björn; von Euler, Mia.
I: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Bind 72, Nr. 6, 06.2016, s. 747-54.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Utilisation of prescription and over-the-counter triptans
T2 - a cross-sectional study in Stockholm, Sweden
AU - Frisk, Pia
AU - Kälvemark Sporrong, Sofia
AU - Ljunggren, Gunnar
AU - Wettermark, Björn
AU - von Euler, Mia
PY - 2016/6
Y1 - 2016/6
N2 - PURPOSE: Triptans are widely used in acute migraine, and in some countries, they are also available over-the-counter (OTC). In Sweden, sales have increased for both prescription and OTC triptans. This study aimed to describe current prescribing and utilisation patterns of prescription and OTC triptans in Stockholm, Sweden.METHODS: Register data from 4759 patients dispensed triptans in 2014 were used to study documented diagnosis of migraine, concomitant acute and preventive treatment for migraine, and contraindications. Survey data from 49 patients purchasing OTC triptans in three pharmacies were used to capture physician-diagnosed migraine, concomitant acute and preventive treatment for migraine, a behaviour of combining or alternating between prescription and OTC triptans, and pharmacy counselling rates.RESULTS: Among the prescription triptan users, 52 % had a recorded diagnosis of migraine, 48 % had no other acute treatment, preventive treatment was rare (12 %) and contraindications were found in 2 % of the patients. Among the OTC triptan users, the majority (63 %) had been diagnosed by a physician and had a history of prescription triptan use, but combining or alternating between OTC and prescription triptans was rare. Concomitant acute treatment was reported in 53 % and preventive treatment was rare (4 %), despite high self-reported migraine frequencies. Some off-label use was detected, despite moderate to high counselling rates.CONCLUSION: Triptans are prescribed with attention to safety but with poor recording of migraine diagnosis. OTC triptan users generally have a history of prescription triptan use. Preventive treatment rates are low in both groups. Strategies to discern patients who need other treatment options should be considered.
AB - PURPOSE: Triptans are widely used in acute migraine, and in some countries, they are also available over-the-counter (OTC). In Sweden, sales have increased for both prescription and OTC triptans. This study aimed to describe current prescribing and utilisation patterns of prescription and OTC triptans in Stockholm, Sweden.METHODS: Register data from 4759 patients dispensed triptans in 2014 were used to study documented diagnosis of migraine, concomitant acute and preventive treatment for migraine, and contraindications. Survey data from 49 patients purchasing OTC triptans in three pharmacies were used to capture physician-diagnosed migraine, concomitant acute and preventive treatment for migraine, a behaviour of combining or alternating between prescription and OTC triptans, and pharmacy counselling rates.RESULTS: Among the prescription triptan users, 52 % had a recorded diagnosis of migraine, 48 % had no other acute treatment, preventive treatment was rare (12 %) and contraindications were found in 2 % of the patients. Among the OTC triptan users, the majority (63 %) had been diagnosed by a physician and had a history of prescription triptan use, but combining or alternating between OTC and prescription triptans was rare. Concomitant acute treatment was reported in 53 % and preventive treatment was rare (4 %), despite high self-reported migraine frequencies. Some off-label use was detected, despite moderate to high counselling rates.CONCLUSION: Triptans are prescribed with attention to safety but with poor recording of migraine diagnosis. OTC triptan users generally have a history of prescription triptan use. Preventive treatment rates are low in both groups. Strategies to discern patients who need other treatment options should be considered.
KW - Journal Article
U2 - 10.1007/s00228-016-2028-y
DO - 10.1007/s00228-016-2028-y
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 26922586
VL - 72
SP - 747
EP - 754
JO - European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
JF - European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
SN - 0031-6970
IS - 6
ER -
ID: 165654621