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Analysis reveals lower benzodiazepine and Z-drug prescriptions in prison versus outpatient care, highlighting unique influencing factors.
Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs were prescribed less frequently in Berlin prisons than in general outpatient care. Approximately 1/3 of all prescriptions exceeded the recommended maximum duration. Prescription rates in prison were higher among female inmates. Rates among remand detainees did not exceed those of convicted prisoners. Default imprisonment was identified as a factor influencing prescription practices, likely due to its strong association with homelessness and alcohol abuse.
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