Initial opioid prescription patterns and the risk of ongoing use and adverse outcomes.

Tara GomesTonya CampbellMina TadrousMuhammad M MamdaniJ Michael PatersonDavid N Juurlink

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2020)

Although the absolute risk of an opioid overdose within the first year of prescription opioid use is low, better alignment of opioid initiation practices with guidelines may reduce opioid-related harm.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
healthcare
primary care