Variation in Abuse-Deterrent Formulation Opioid Prescribing in California, Florida, and Kentucky in 2018.

John R BrownGYeon OhYanning WangSvetla SlavovaChris DelcherNabarun DasguptaPatricia R Freeman

Published in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2020)

There were significant differences in the ADF prescribing rates among the 3 states and in rural versus metro counties within 2 states. ADF opioid prescribing by age and sex showed similar trends within states. Further research is needed to elucidate contextual factors which may lead to prescribing variation.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic pain
adverse drug
pain management
south africa
intimate partner violence