Tag: Opioids
Physicians Report Low Interest in Opioid Use Disorder Meds
Few PCPs report obtaining buprenorphine waiver orprescribing buprenorphine, naltrexone for OUD
Post-Detox Treatment Lowers Mortality in Opioid Use Disorder
Patients with opioid use disorder receiving treatment after inpatient care had increased one-year survival
2017 to 2018 Saw Drop in Overdose Death Rates Involving Opioids
But rates involving synthetic opioids increased
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms May Up Health Risks in Drug Injectors
Opioid withdrawal symptoms linked to higher risk for receptive syringe sharing, nonfatal overdose
Opioid Use Prior to Discharge After C-Section Tied to Later Use
Level of opioid use within 24 hours predischarge linked to level of use for four weeks postdischarge
Multipronged Postoperative Opioid Program Cuts Rx Length
Program includes mix of physician education, monitoring, and incentives to shorten Rx length for surgical patients
Repeat ED Visits for Opioid-Related Emergencies on the Rise
Health information exchanges may enable more efficient care for patients seeking care in multiple EDs
Medication Treatment May Lower Risk for Opioid Overdose Death
But protective effect during care does not last after discontinuation of treatment for opioid use disorder
Purdue Launches Ad Campaign for OxyContin Claims
The $23.8 million ad campaign has been approved by a bankruptcy judge
Adult Dental Patients Frequently Overprescribed Opioids
29 percent of prescribed opioids exceed recommended morphine equivalent for pain management
