HCPs: DYK interactive trainings and webinars are available to increase your knowledge on safely prescribing opioids? To access trainings visit: NationalSafetyMonth
This interactive online training series aims to help healthcare providers apply CDC's recommendations in clinical settings through patient scenarios, videos, knowledge checks, tips, and resources. Providers can gain a better understanding of the recommendations, the risks and benefits of prescription opioids, nonopioid treatment options, patient communication, and risk mitigation.
In 2017, almost 57 million American patients had at least one prescription for opioids filled or refilled. The average number of opioid prescriptions per patient was 3.4, and the average days of supply per prescription was 18 days. Taking opioids for longer periods of time or in higher doses increases the risk of addiction, overdose, and death. The
provides recommendations for safer and more effective prescribing of opioids for chronic pain in patients 18 and older in outpatient settings outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care..
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