Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study suggests limiting the amount of prescribed opioid tablets after an emergency room visit.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 16, 2024

Source:
Prescribed opioids in the ER? You may be getting too many pills, study suggests

Reference:
Opioid prescribing requirements to minimize unused medications after an emergency department visit for acute pain: a prospective cohort study

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