Table 4.
Multiple logistic regression examining potential factors affecting the perceived change in pregabalin abuse during the last year (if OR is more than 1, this means that the misuse of pregabalin was increased in comparison to the last year).
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy type | ||
| Chain Pharmacy | Reference | |
| Private pharmacy | 2.698 (0.939–7.751) | 0.651 |
| Claimed indication of abusers | ||
| Back pain | Reference | |
| Chronic pain (other than back pain) | 0.423 (0.174–1.029) | 0.058 |
| Neuropathy | 0.774 (0.326–1.834) | 0.56 |
| Epilepsy | 0.6 (0.257–1.401) | 0.237 |
| Other | 0.406 (0.163–1.011) | 0.053 |