High dose gabapentinoid prescribing

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Gabapentin/pregabalin and opioids are both commonly prescribed for pain and the likelihood of co-prescribing of gabapentinoids and opioids is high. Gabapentin and pregabalin are widely used for neuropathic pain. However, there is no good quality and reliable evidence for use in neuropathic pain other than in post herpetic neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. Concomitant treatment with gabapentin/pregabalin and opioids is associated with a substantial increase in the risk of opioid-related death.

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