The Impact of Increased Hydrocodone Regulation on Opioid Prescribing in an Urban Safety-Net Health Care System.

DISCUSSION: Significant declines in HCPs occurred after rescheduling; however, one third of patients prescribed opioids remained on doses ≥20 MME/day. Codeine- and tramadol-prescription probabilities increased significantly and providers may have an increased perception of safety about these medications. Physicians and health care systems must reduce their overreliance on opioids in treating pain, especially chronic pain, as all opioids incur some level of risk.
PMID: 31068400 [PubMed - in process]

Source: American Family Physician - April 30, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Northrup TF, Carroll K, Suchting R, Villarreal YR, Zare M, Stotts AL Tags: J Am Board Fam Med Source Type: research