Among opioid-naive patients receiving opioids, more intensive opioid prescribing in the first month is associated with transition to long-term opioid use

This study sought to analyse the association between prescribing patterns in the first 30 days of opioid receipt among formerly opioid-naive subjects and transitioning to long-term opioid use. Methods This retrospective cohort study used opioid...

Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - June 9, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Larochelle, M. R. Tags: Aetiology/Harm Source Type: research