Dr. Barry Dworkin

New opioid prescribing rules will hep physicians reduce opioid use.

Health Headlines Commentary for May 8, 2017

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Source:

New prescribing guidelines look to cut use of opioids

Reference:

Guideline for opioid therapy and chronic noncancer pain

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