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Table 4 Evidence of prescriptions/drugs at scene

From: A cross-sectional study of opioid involvement in non-poisoning suicide – risks and prevention opportunities

 

%(n)

Current prescription medications confirmed in incident narrative

16.9 (28)

No mention of prescription medications or drugs present on scene

72.7 (120)

Evidence of large quantity of drugs consumed (out of count prescriptions, etc.) in close proximity to death

< 10

Evidence of drugs at scene (illicit or prescription not confirmed in medical history)

< 10