Predictors of persistent prescription opioid analgesic use among people without cancer in Australia

ConclusionsPatient‐specific characteristics (older age, prior history of mental health comorbidities and use of non‐opioid analgesics) and prescriber choice of initial opioid (transdermal formulation and higher total OMEs) were found to strongly predict persistent use. This information may help prescribers target monitoring and early intervention efforts in order to prevent harms associated with the long‐term use of opioids.

Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - February 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Samanta Lalic, Natasa Gisev, J. Simon Bell, Maarit Jaana Korhonen, Jenni Ilom äki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research