Tag: Opioids
State Limits on Initial Opioid Rx Duration May Influence Prescribing
Decreases in days of opioid prescribed for initial prescriptions in Medicare beneficiaries especially pronounced among surgeons, dentists
Opioid Tapering Tied to Higher Risk for Overdose, Mental Health Crisis
Rates of overdose, mental health crises increased after dose tapering among patients prescribed stable, long-term, higher-dose opioid therapy
Family Behind Oxycontin Denies Any Responsibility for Opioid Crisis
When asked if he carries any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States, Richard Sackler firmly replied: 'No'
Almost Half of Pediatric Opioid Prescriptions Considered High-Risk
61.4 percent of the prescriptions written by dentists, surgeons; high-volume prescribers wrote more than half of prescriptions
22.1 Percent of U.S. Adults With Chronic Pain Use Rx Opioids
Prescription opioid use highest for those aged 45 to 64 years; more likely among women, unemployed adults
Black Patients Receive Lower Doses of Opioids Than White Patients
However, prevalence of prescription opioid receipt was similar among Black and White patients within the same health care system
Drug Makers Reach $26 Billion Deal on Opioid Lawsuits
Money to be used by communities for addiction treatment, prevention services, and other significant costs associated with the epidemic
High-Dose Buprenorphine Induction in ED Seems Safe for Treating OUD
High-dose buprenorphine protocol well tolerated in patients with untreated opioid use disorder; no reports of respiratory depression or sedation
Rx Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Up Among Medicaid Enrollees
There are still considerable gaps in medication care, with Black enrollees having lower use than Whites
Physician Knowledge Linked to Less Opioid Prescribing in 2015 to 2017
During 2015 to 2017, opioids prescribed less often for back pain at visits with physicians in highest versus lowest knowledge quartile
