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Physician Perspective on Propoxyphene as a Potentially Inappropriate Medication in Tennessee

Medicare Part D data from the Quality Improvement Organization’s 9th Statement of Work drug safety indicator project under the direction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services define the potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) list for Tennessee. These data reveal propoxyphene as the main contributor to the state’s PIM rate….

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