Prescription patterns and opioid usage in sinonasal surgery

ConclusionOpioids are overprescribed after sinonasal surgery. The amount of postoperative opiate prescribed should be greatly reduced and may be based on the specific procedures performed. Improved patient education regarding disposal of excess narcotics may help to curtail future opioid diversion.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - November 5, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Christopher I. Newberry, Geoffrey C. Casazza, Liese C. Pruitt, Jeremy D. Meier, David E. Skarda, Jeremiah A. Alt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research