Organisational practices in postoperative opioid prescribing at discharge in <scp>UK NHS</scp> day surgery units: the <scp>OPIOID</scp> ‐discharge survey

Six months after the drug safety update, there is evidence of significant impact, with most Trusts sharing the alert and moving away from modified-release opioids. However, substantial work is still required. Key gaps include continued dispensing of modified-release and combination opioids, and poor communication with patients and general practitioners regarding opioid risks and safe disposal.