Tag: opioid prescription

An illustration representing the process of opioid tapering, with pills arranged on a staircase leading to a seated area, symbolizing behavioral support during withdrawal.

The 5x-multiplier algorithm reduces opioids prescribed at discharge

byAlexander Uriarteand1 others

September 13, 2026

1. The 5x-multiplier approach reduced opioid prescribing at discharge compared to the 3-tier model after intra-abdominal cancer surgery. 2. Fewer ...

Patients with low back pain or pain at multiple sites at highest risk for chronic opioid use

Changes in cannabis laws not associated with decreased opioid prescriptions

byGrace Yinand1 others

September 5, 2023

1. In this synthetic control analysis, changes in medical cannabis laws were not found to have made a significant difference ...

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