Opioid Equianalgesic Doses
Opioid equianalgesic dosing chart used for interchanging between drug, route of administration, or both.
Opioids
Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients already receiving opioid use disorder treatment continued to receive care during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Osteoarthritis, NSAID Allergy Are Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers assessed whether patients with osteoarthritis and NSAID allergies have higher odds of developing opioid use disorder, and identified next steps to be considered for this patient population.
Examining National Trends in Opioid Use Disorder Hospitalizations in Common Musculoskeletal Diseases
Researchers evaluated opioid use disorder hospitalizations and associated healthcare utilization outcomes in patients with common musculoskeletal diseases.
About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.
How Successful Are Policies Aimed at Limiting Opioid Prescriptions After Arthroplasty?
The percentage of those receiving opioid prescriptions following arthroplasty has increased.
Targeted Program Can Improve Adherence to Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
A targeted program that allows all prescribers to access real-time data and track and compare their own performance with those of others can improve compliance with opioid prescribing guidelines.
Do Opioids Have a Role in the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis?
Researchers assessed pain relief and functional improvement in patients receiving opioids for knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Increased Use of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in the US From 2005 to 2016
From 2005 to 2016, skeletal muscle relaxant (SMR) use increased in the United States.
CDC: 10.7% of US Adults Used Prescription Pain Medications From 2015 to 2018
In 2015 to 2018, 10.7% of US adults aged 20 years or older used one or more prescription pain medications.
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