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Record-linkage methodology for prescribing research

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Libby G, MacDonald TM & Evans J (2001) Record-linkage methodology for prescribing research. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 26 (4), pp. 241-246. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1365-2710.2001.00353.x/pdf; https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2710.2001.00353.x

Abstract
Record-linkage refers to the linking together of data relating to the same individual from separate source files. In this paper, we discuss ways in which the technique can enhance observational prescribing research in large populations. We draw upon the work of the Medicines Monitoring Unit (MEMO), University of Dundee, to illustrate its contribution to prescribing research.

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Databases; Prescribing; Record-linkage

Journal
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics: Volume 26, Issue 4

StatusPublished
Publication date31/08/2001
Publication date online21/12/2001
URLhttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/7487
PublisherBlackwell Publishing
Publisher URLhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…2001.00353.x/pdf
ISSN0269-4727

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