Changes in opioid agonist treatment initiation among people prescribed opioids for pain following voluntary and mandatory prescription drug monitoring program implementation: A time series analysis.

Louisa PiccoTing XiaJ Simon BellChristopher PearceRachelle BuchbinderDan I LubmanSuzanne Nielsen

Published in: Drug and alcohol review (2023)

PDMP implementation did not have a significant impact on OAT initiation among people prescribed opioids. Findings suggest additional clinical initiatives that support OAT initiation are required to ensure PDMPs meet their intended target of reducing opioid-related harms.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
quality improvement
primary care
healthcare
spinal cord injury