Controlled Substance Agreements and Other Best Opioid Prescription Practices

Controlled substance agreements between providers and patients represent important strategies for setting expectations for chronic opioid therapy. These agreements generally summarize best opioid prescription practices and destigmatize practice policies such as regular toxicology screenings. These controlled substance agreements also set expectations for discontinuation of therapy if appropriate.

Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America - July 15, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Melissa Straub, Anna Pashkova Source Type: research