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COVID-19 Sparks Surge in Sleeping Pill Prescriptions

8/29/2025

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A study from Seoul National University Hospital found a notable rise in sleeping pill prescriptions for insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea.
Over 8 million patients were analyzed, revealing the highest prescriptions among women and individuals over 70.
Young adults aged 18-29 saw the largest increase in prescriptions.
The analysis from 2010-2022 emphasizes the importance of monitoring medication use and potential side effects, particularly in younger populations.

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A study from Seoul National University Hospital found a notable rise in sleeping pill prescriptions for insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea.
Over 8 million patients were analyzed, revealing the highest prescriptions among women and individuals over 70.
Young adults aged 18-29 saw the largest increase in prescriptions.
The analysis from 2010-2022 emphasizes the importance of monitoring medication use and potential side effects, particularly in younger populations.