While US opioid prescribing has decreased 38% in the past decade, opioid deaths have
increased 300%. This opioid paradox is poorly recognized. Current approaches to opioid …

Introduction Prescription opioid use in Australia has increased over the last 3 decades. The
majority of opioids are prescribed and dispensed in primary care, however, there are few …

Abstract Purpose of Review To examine the current state of post-operative pain
management in ophthalmic surgery, and highlight the unique challenges and opportunities …

Objective The aim of this study was to assess longitudinal prescribing patterns for patients
undergoing pelvic organ prolapse surgery in the 2 years before and after implementing …

Objective: To compare patient-reported outcomes before and after implementation of
evidence-based, procedure-specific opioid prescribing guidelines. Background: The opioid …

Background In breast oncologic surgery, 75% of patients receive a postoperative opioid
prescription at discharge, and 10%–20% will develop persistent opioid use. To inform future …

Introduction: Surgeons play a central role in the opioid epidemic. We aim to evaluate the
efficacy of a standardized perioperative pain management pathway and postoperative …

Background Excessive opioid prescribing has resulted in opioid diversion and misuse. In
July 2018, Michigan's Public Act 251 established a state-wide policy limiting opioid …

Objective To evaluate the impact of a standardized perioperative pain management pathway
on postoperative opioid prescribing practices following male perineal reconstructive surgery …

BACKGROUND: Restrictive state and payer policies may be effective in reducing opioid
prescribing by surgeons, but their impact has not been well studied. In 2017, Washington …