Table 2 Use of analgesics in intentional drug overdose presentations to hospital in Ireland before and after the withdrawal of distalgesic
Drug involved in presentations | 2003-51 | 2006-81 | Change1 | Relative change2 | (95% CI)2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Distalgesic | 10.0 | 1.6 | -8.4 | -83.5%3 | (-85.7, -81.0%) |
Other prescription compound analgesics | 4.2 | 5.9 | +1.7 | +43.5%3 | (+28.6, +60.1%) |
Solpadeine | 6.3 | 6.5 | +0.2 | +2.6% | (-6.7, +12.8%) |
Any paracetamol | 61.3 | 51.5 | -9.8 | -16.4%3 | (-19.0, -13.7%) |