Older, Less Affluent Adults More Often Receiving an Opioid Prescription for Pain
Data for this study were sourced from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) which was conducted in 2019.
Opioids
Doctors May Under-Prescribe Pain Meds During Night Shifts
Under-prescription of pain medications occurs during night shifts.
2016 to 2019 Saw Drop in Patients Receiving Opioids, Benzodiazepines
From 2016 to 2019, there was a decline in the percentage of patients receiving concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine prescriptions.
Mailed At-Home Disposal Kits Up Opioid Disposal Rates
Mailed at-home disposal kits increase self-reported opioid disposal rates after common surgical procedures.
Opioid Mortality Rates Up for American Indian/Alaska Natives
From 1999 to 2019, opioid only and opioid/polysubstance-related mortality rates increased among the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population.
Opioid-Related Deaths on the Rise in Ontario, Canada
Opioid-related mortality in Ontario, Canada, increased between 2003 and 2020, with the highest rates now seen among younger individuals.
Acetaminophen Label Changes Not Linked to Accidental OD Admission
Modifications to labelling standards for acetaminophen, implemented in October 2009 and September 2016, were not associated with trends in hospital admission for accidental acetaminophen overdose.
2014 to 2019 Saw Decrease in Postoperative Opioid Use for Children
From 2014 to 2019, there was a decrease in opioid prescribing after surgery among children, with rapid opioid deadoption beginning in late 2017.
Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Low
Only one in four people who could benefit from medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receives treatment.
State Laws Linked to Very Small Changes in Opioid Prescribing
State laws are associated with small and non-statistically significant changes in opioid prescribing or nonopioid pain treatment.
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