Difficulties with prescribed opioids: a cross-sectional survey of primary care patients in England, United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knowledge of the potential for harm and adverse effects from long-term opioid medicines has led to reduced prescribing in recent years. However, the number of patients receiving opioid prescriptions from primary care in England remains substantial and understanding the difficulties patients experience with these medicines is important for the provision of care.

Objective

To understand the difficulties experienced by patients prescribed opioids for noncancer pain in primary care.

Methods

A cross-sectional postal survey of adults prescribed an opioid medicine for noncancer pain over a period of ≥3 months from 10 general practices (n = 3077) in the East Midlands was conducted using self-completed questionnaires. Sociodemographic, pain, and opioid use informa

SUBMITTER: Wilson LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864306 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature