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Trends in Use of Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Medications Before vs After Implementation of a Florida Law Restricting Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain.
Abstract
Previous research has shown an immediate reduction in new opioid users and use after implementation of the opioid supply restriction laws. Assessment of the association between opioid restrictions and alternative treatment options, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), is needed to evaluate potential unintended consequences for patients requiring analgesia.