Geographic Variation in the Initiation of Commonly Used Opioids and Dosage Strength in United States Nursing Homes

Conclusions: We documented extensive geographic variation in the opioid and dose initiated for nursing home residents, with state explaining the largest proportion of the observed variation. Further work is needed to understand potential drivers of opioid prescribing patterns at the state level.
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