FDA Warning Slows, but Does Not Stop, Codeine Prescribing in Children after Tonsillectomy

One in 20 children are prescribed codeine after undergoing tonsillectomy despite FDA black box warning regarding safety and efficacy issues associated with prescribing the opioid to children after these surgeries.
Source: ENT Today - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Online Exclusives Pediatric Practice Focus adenotonsillectomy opioids pediatrics Source Type: research