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Codeine Use in Irish General Practice: A Mixed-Methods Study Protocol on Prescribing, Dependence, and Management of Habit-Forming Use

2026-07-15

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<h4>Background: </h4> Codeine is an opioid medication widely used for its analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrhoeal properties. However, increasing concerns have emerged internationally regarding codeine misuse and dependence. Ireland has among the highest levels of over the counter codeine consumption globally, despite relatively low levels of treatment presentations for codeine dependence. This study aims to ex...

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10.12688/hrbopenres.14500.1
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