The impact of policy changes on the sales of the environmentally harmful drug diclofenac in Sweden.

IF 1.8 Q3 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-10-11 DOI:10.1093/ijpp/riaf092

Christina Ljungberg Persson, Sebastian Aronsson, Helle Håkonsen

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Abstract

Objectives: In Sweden, oral formulations of diclofenac became prescription-only in 2020, and over the counter (OTC) topical forms were placed behind the counter in 2023. This study investigated the effect of these policy changes on diclofenac dispensed or sold.

Methods: Aggregated data on diclofenac dispensed against prescription or sold OTC from January 2019 to February 2024 were analysed descriptively.

Key findings: The volume fell substantially after oral formulations became prescription-only. Placement of topical formulations behind the counter had a more modest effect.

Conclusions: Policy changes have had a significant effect on the volume of diclofenac dispensed or sold in Sweden, especially the prescription requirement.

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政策变化对环境有害药物双氯芬酸在瑞典销售的影响。

目的：在瑞典，双氯芬酸口服制剂在2020年成为处方药，2023年非处方（OTC）外用制剂被放在柜台后面。本研究调查了这些政策变化对配售双氯芬酸的影响。方法：对2019年1月至2024年2月双氯芬酸处方配药或OTC销售的汇总数据进行描述性分析。主要发现：口服制剂成为处方后，数量大幅下降。将局部配方放在柜台后面的效果更为温和。结论：政策变化对双氯芬酸在瑞典的配售量产生了重大影响，尤其是处方要求。

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International Journal of Pharmacy Practice PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY-

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

5.60%

发文量

146

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice (IJPP) is a Medline-indexed, peer reviewed, international journal. It is one of the leading journals publishing health services research in the context of pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, medicines and medicines management. Regular sections in the journal include, editorials, literature reviews, original research, personal opinion and short communications. Topics covered include: medicines utilisation, medicine management, medicines distribution, supply and administration, pharmaceutical services, professional and patient/lay perspectives, public health (including, e.g. health promotion, needs assessment, health protection) evidence based practice, pharmacy education. Methods include both evaluative and exploratory work including, randomised controlled trials, surveys, epidemiological approaches, case studies, observational studies, and qualitative methods such as interviews and focus groups. Application of methods drawn from other disciplines e.g. psychology, health economics, morbidity are especially welcome as are developments of new methodologies.