The benefits of a standardized approach to opioid prescribing

J Fam Pract. 2019 Jul/Aug;68(6):E1-E7.

Abstract

This initiative increased patient acceptance of controlled substance agreements and random urine drug screening, and it led many patients to discontinue opioid therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage*
  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
  • Arizona / epidemiology
  • Chronic Pain / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Opioid Epidemic*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / standards*

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid