State-level variation in distribution of oxycodone and opioid-related deaths from 2000 to 2021: an ecological study of ARCOS and CDC WONDER data in the USA.

Jay P Solgama Edward Liu Mellar P Davis Jove GrahamKenneth L McCallBrian J Piper

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

Oxycodone distribution across the USA showed marked differences between states and business types over time. Investigation of opioid policies in states of interest may provide insight for future actions to mitigate opioid misuse.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
public health
electronic health record
cell cycle
current status
risk assessment