Learning from Patient Text Messaging to Optimize Opioid Prescribing and Reduce Misuse

An automated text messaging program developed by CDER-funded researchers provides a way to understand patient needs for prescribed opioids after surgery; to ensure that patients in need have access to appropriate pain medications; and to prevent the prescription of excess opioid drugs.
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: news