Postsurgical Opioid Prescriptions and Risk of Long-term Use: An Observational Cohort Study Across the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in risk of long-term opioid therapy after surgery among an opioid-naive population using varying cutoffs based on days supplied (DS), total morphine milligram equivalents (MME) dispensed, and quantity of pills (QTY) dispensed.

Background

In response to the US opioid crisis, opioid prescription (Rx) limits have been implemented on a state-by-state basis beginning in 2016. However, there is limited evidence informing appropriate prescribing limits, and the effect of these policies on long-term opioid therapy.

Methods

Using the MarketScan claims databases, we identified all opioid-naive patients undergoing outpatient surgery between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2015. We identified the initial postsurgical opioid pr

SUBMITTER: Young JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7440649 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature