Association of state-level prescription drug monitoring program implementation with opioid prescribing transitions in primary care in Australia.

Ting XiaLouisa PiccoRachelle BuchbinderRomi HaasSuzanne Nielsen

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2024)

The introduction of PDMP mandates appeared to have an impact on the prescribing for patients who were prescribed low-dose opioids, while its impact on individuals prescribed higher opioid doses was comparatively limited.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic pain
pain management
low dose
quality improvement
general practice
high dose