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Prescribing pattern of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics in the 12 months post rofecoxib withdrawal in the study cohort
| NSAID group | Numbers (%) | Chronic prescribing numbers (% total) |
|---|---|---|
| None | 922 (17.9) | |
| Non-selective (excluding nimesulide) | 1105 (21.4) | 747 (67.6) |
| Other COX-2 inhibitor | 633 (12.3) | 372 (58.8) |
| Nimesulide | 399 (7.7) | 266 (66.7) |
| Sequential NSAIDs | 2096 (40.7) | |
| Total | 5155 | 1385 (24.5) |
≥3 months' prescription.
