The Impact of the Parenteral Opioid Medication Shortages on Opioid Utilization Practices in the Emergency Department of Two University Hospitals.

Amanda J DeutschDavid A GajdosikChristine RamdinCollin TeboMaryann Mazer-AmirshahiErin R FoxJosh ColoradoLewis S NelsonJeanmarie Perrone

Published in: Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology (2021)

A period of restricted opioid use due to parenteral opioid shortages led to less opioid use overall and fewer patients treated with opioids, yet no significant change in opioid MME administered per patient requiring opioids. Overall, the shift in opioid prescribing during the parenteral opioid shortage appeared to be sustained in the post-shortage period.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
emergency department
healthcare
primary care
case report