Smaller scrips for opioids linked to lower consumption

Quantity of opioids prescribed post-surgery even more strongly linked to higher patient use than pain level Related items fromOnMedica Pregabalin not effective for chronic pain after traumatic nerve injury Prescribe higher dose opioids for shorter time after surgery GP prescribing of opioids is still rising US Painkiller restrictions linked to rise in illegal drug trading England has clear North-South chronic pain divide
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