Substantial Rise in Naloxone Dispensing From 2012 to 2018
From 2012 to 2018, there were substantial increases in naloxone dispensing with considerable regional variation.
Opioids
Opioid Epidemic: Is Overdose More Likely if a Family Member Has a Prescription?
Investigators examined whether opioid overdose is more likely if a family member has a prescription. We review their findings.
Opioids Used More Often in Hospitals in US vs Other Countries
US physicians prescribe opioids more frequently during patient hospitalizations and at discharge compared with physicians in other countries.
Taking Prescription Opioids Could Limit Primary Care Access
Access to primary care may be reduced for patients taking prescription opioids.
Factors Associated With Opioid Use Before Total Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery
Preoperative opioid use was reported in approximately 60% of patients undergoing total knee or hip replacement.
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Harms Long-Term Child Development
Prenatal opioid exposure (POE) is negatively associated with neurocognitive and physical development in offspring from the age of 6 months into school age.
Prescribing Fewer Tablets Can Cut Post-ACL Surgery Opioid Use
For patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, prescribing fewer tablets is associated with lower postoperative opioid consumption.
Survey Reveals Gaps in Opioid Rx Patterns of Orthopedic Surgeons
The vast majority of orthopedic surgeons recommend prescribing a nine-day supply of around-the-clock oxycodone doses following commonly performed orthopedic surgeries.
Expert Panel Addresses Challenges to Implementing CDC Guideline on Prescribing Opioids
A panel of experts addressed several challenges associated with the implementation of the 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
SSRI Antidepressant Drugs Interfere With Opioid Pain Relief
Researchers examined whether SSRI antidepressants diminish the pain reduction effects of certain opioids.
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