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December 8, 2025CephalalgiaOpen Access

Medication-overuse headache hospitalisations in Australia, 2009–2024: A national study of a preventable condition

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TXTing XiaSNSuzanne Nielsen

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Retrospective analysis reports a decline in hospitalisations for medication-overuse headache, suggesting medication policy changes impact trends.

Key Points

  • Hospitalisations for medication-overuse headache decreased, indicating a potential improvement in treatment choices.
  • The analysis identified 2480 cases, with older patients showing a higher admission rate and longer hospital stays.
  • Retrospective analysis of national hospital admissions data highlights trends and demographic factors in Australia.
  • Significant implications arise from shifts in medication policy, especially the rescheduling of codeine, affecting patient outcomes.

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Xia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624ba4fa91c937236ca5chttps://doi.org/10.1177/03331024251404451
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