A comparison of opioid prescription trends in England and the United States from 2008 to 2020

CONCLUSION: The data indicate that levels of opioid prescribing in England are now similar to those in the US. They remain high in both countries, despite recent falls. This suggests the need for further measures to prevent over-prescribing and to support people who would benefit from withdrawing from these drugs.PMID:37154185 | DOI:10.3233/JRS-220040
Source: International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research