Tag: Opioids
ED Plays Critical Role in Caring for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Review provides evidence-based strategies for identifying, managing, transitioning care
Nalbuphine Can Relieve Opioid-Induced Urine Retention
Case report describes relief for patient with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with hydromorphone
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
PT Better After Hip Surgery Than Opioids in Younger Adults
Benefits include lower hip-related downstream costs and lower opioid use after arthroscopic surgery
U.S. Opioid Use Not Declining, Despite Focus on Abuse
Higher average daily dose seen in 2017 versus 2007, particularly for the disabled
Buprenorphine/Naloxone Rx Fills Up With Medicaid Expansion
Significant increase in buprenorphine with naloxone fills per 100,000 county residents in expansion areas
FDA Warning Letters Target Illegal Online Sales of Opioids
Medications may be counterfeit, contaminated, expired, or otherwise unsafe
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program May Not Cut Opioid Use
No significant reduction in percentage of patients prescribed opioids after general surgery
Bigger Drop in Opioid Prescribing After CDC Guideline Release
Several opioid prescribing practices were decreasing before guideline; release linked to greater declines
Hydrocodone Schedule Change Affected Post-Op Opioid Rx
Increase in mean OMEs filled in initial opioid rx after hydrocodone's change from schedule III to II
