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Papers: 30 Dec 2023 - 5 Jan 2024


2024 Jan 02


BMC Med


38167142


22


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Development of prescribing indicators related to opioid-related harm in patients with chronic pain in primary care-a modified e-Delphi study.

Authors

Bansal N, Campbell SM, Lin CY, Ashcroft DM, Chen LC

Abstract

Long-term opioid use is associated with dependency, addiction, and serious adverse events. Although a framework to reduce inappropriate opioid prescribing exists, there is no consensus on prescribing indicators for preventable opioid-related problems in patients with chronic pain in primary care in the UK. This study aimed to identify opioid prescription scenarios for developing indicators for prescribing opioids to patients with chronic pain in primary care.