The Association between COVID-19 and Changes in Opioid Prescribing Patterns and Opioid-Related Overdoses: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Alexandra Robins Alan DimitrievCameron MacKayHayden WangAbigail KearneyDaniel P BorschneckAmber L Simpson

Published in: Canadian journal of pain = Revue canadienne de la douleur (2023)

In terms of opioid prescribing patterns, new users experienced greater change following the onset of the pandemic lockdown than continuing users. Our findings potentially showcase the unintended impacts that COVID-19-related restrictions had on non-COVID-19-related health services, which can inform future policy decisions.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
chronic pain
pain management
primary care
healthcare
public health
emergency department
current status
adverse drug
drug induced