Variability in emergency department electronic medical record default opioid quantities: A National Survey

While opioid prescribing in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) is more consistent with recommendations for a 3-day or less supply than in other settings, the average number of tablets prescribed still remains highly variable [1-3]. Furthermore, larger initial prescriptions are associated with prolonged opioid use and potential for misuse. Setting default tablet order amounts lower than the baseline average (e.g. 10 tablets) reduces the tablet number prescribed [4]. Conversely, if set too high (e.g.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 11, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Erik J. Blutinger, Frances S. Shofer, Zachary Meisel, Jeanmarie Perrone, Eden Engel-Rebitzer, M. Kit Delgado Source Type: research