Global, regional, and national consumption of controlled opioids: a cross-sectional study of 214 countries and non-metropolitan territories.

Georgia C RichardsJeffrey K AronsonKamal R MahtaniCarl Heneghan

Published in: British journal of pain (2021)

Large disparities persist in most of the world in accessing essential opioid medicines. Consumption patterns should continue to be monitored, and collaborative strategies should be developed to promote access and the appropriate prescribing of opioids in all countries and non-metropolitan territories.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
quality improvement
primary care
risk factors
adverse drug
affordable care act