Comparative Rates of Mortality and Serious Adverse Effects Among Commonly Prescribed Opioid Analgesics

Conclusions and RelevancePotency of a prescription opioid analgesic demonstrates a significant, highly positive linear relationship with exposures resulting in SAEs per 100  kg drug dispensed reported to poison centers. Potency should be carefully considered from both individual provider and public health perspectives.
Source: Drug Safety - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research