Cross-sectional study of rapid tapering of opioid prescriptions following medical regulatory intervention in Alberta from 2013 to 2020.

Nancy Hernandez-CeronFizza GilaniIryna Hurava Nicole Allison KainNigel Ashworth

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

The evidence suggests that changes in prescribing guidelines were not associated with an increase of rapid opioid tapering/discontinuation in Alberta.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
loop mediated isothermal amplification
primary care
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
clinical practice
adverse drug
electronic health record
sensitive detection
drug induced