A randomized, pragmatic, pharmacist-led intervention reduced opioids following orthopedic surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: Our pharmacist-led, patient-directed intervention to reduce opioid use demonstrated a reduction in opioid dispensings in the 90 days following THA but not TKA.
PMID: 30452208 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Smith DH, Kuntz JL, DeBar LL, Mesa J, Yang X, Schneider J, Petrik A, Reese K, Thorsness LA, Boardman D, Johnson ES Tags: Am J Manag Care Source Type: research