Quantifying prescribed high dose opioids in the community and risk of overdose - Schofield J, Steven D, Foster R, Matheson C, Baldacchino A, McAuley A, Parkes T.

BACKGROUND: Opioid prescribing for a range of health issues is increasing globally. The risk of fatal and non-fatal overdose is increased among people prescribed strong opioids: in high doses in the context of polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications ...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news