Research Roundup

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines/Z-drugs associated with all-cause mortality In this large population study, patients prescribed benzodiazepines/Z drugs and weak opioids (codeine, tramadol) showed a dose-dependent increase in mortality. An association between the number of chronic conditions and a rise in mortality was also found. The