Trends in long-term opioid prescriptions for musculoskeletal conditions in Australian general practice: a national longitudinal study using MedicineInsight, 2012-2018.

Sean Black-TiongDavid Alejandro González-Chica Nigel P Stocks

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

The continued rise in the prevalence of long-term opioid prescribing is of concern, despite a recent reduction in the incidence and duration of opioid management.

Keyphrases

general practice
chronic pain
pain management
primary care
risk factors
quality improvement
emergency department
adverse drug