Wide Variation and Overprescription of Opioids After Elective Surgery

2017343 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Cornelius A. Thiels · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Stephanie S. Anderson · Mayo Clinic in Florida

Daniel S. Ubl · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Kristine T. Hanson · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Whitney J. Bergquist · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Richard J. Gray · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Halena M. Gazelka

Abstract

The majority of patients were overprescribed opioids. Significant prescribing variation exists that was not explained by patient factors. These data will guide practices to optimize opioid prescribing after surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 266, Issue 4, pp. 564-573

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002365

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