Evaluating opioid analgesic prescribing limits: A narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In response to the opioid crisis, opioid analgesic guidelines and prescribing limits have proliferated. The purpose of this narrative review is to examine evidence from studies evaluating the patient or public health impact of federal and state opioid analgesic prescribing guidelines and laws, describe gaps and challenges in current research, and highlight opportunities for improving future research.

Methods

We focused on evidence from a literature review covering 2013 through 2019. We identified 30 studies evaluating opioid analgesic thresholds based on federal policies and guidelines, state laws, and Medicaid state plans that attempt to influence the course of patient care at or when the limit is exceeded (e.g., prior authorization).

Results

Most studies eva

SUBMITTER: Seitz AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9078148 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature