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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-mepsmethods.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Opioid prescription fills—This measure includes outpatient prescription fills of
opioids commonly used … These opioids are identified using generic drug
names for narcotic analgesics and narcotic analgesic … We identify slightly more opioids
commonly used for pain than one would find in the MEPS public use … Opioids excluded from
our analysis include respiratory agents, antitussives, and drugs commonly used … prescription is the same as
the one used in MEPS Statistical Brief 515, Any Use and Frequent Use of Opioids
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Michel_92.pdf
April 30, 2008 - receiving prescriptions for medications that may increase their risk of overdose in
combination with opioids … • Patients with suggestive laboratory results (e.g., positive drug screens for cocaine or opioids … guideline-concordant
prescribing, improve documentation of patient management, reduce misuse or abuse of opioids … Some patients receive
care from non-VA providers who also may prescribe opioids or develop chronic pain … Rates of
adverse events of long-acting opioids in a state
Medicaid program.
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November 01, 2023 - Opioids are strong pain medications like morphine, oxycodone (Oxycontin® or Percocet®),
Vicodin®, Norco … Only take opioids if you need them because:
■ They can be addictive
■ They can make people feel sick … Pain pills (like opioids) slow down your reaction
time. … For your safety and the safety of others, driving while taking opioids is NOT
recommended and is illegal
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February 01, 2022 - than 14 percent increased risk in adverse opioid-use events when “adults” just over 18 were prescribed opioids
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March 01, 2024 - Blacks experiencing fast-rising rates of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone
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January 01, 2016 - Opioid-related hospitalizations of pregnant women, 2016
Percentage of opioid-related hospitalizations
in 2016 involving women who were pregnant
or giving birth
BLACKS 5 %
WHITES 8 %
HISPANICS 9 %
Source: AHRQ, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Statistical Brief #247:
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April 03, 2024 - Men
(1)
Mental Health
(3)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2)
Obesity
(1)
Opioids
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September 01, 2023 - Hospital-Acquired Conditions Hospitalizations Influenza Injuries Mental Disorders Mental Health Nursing Homes Opioids
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September 01, 2023 - Hospital-Acquired Conditions Hospitalizations Influenza Injuries Mental Disorders Mental Health Nursing Homes Opioids
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January 01, 2024 - The Opioids in Older Adults Compendium allows users to explore potential “high-level changes” that may
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August 01, 2017 - Potential ADEs ascribed significant ratings included opioids, anti-hypertensives, anti-coagulants, diuretics … Potential ADEs ascribed a significant rating often involved opioids, antihypertensives, anticoagulants … Therapeutic Class
Frequency of Discrepancies *
Percent (%) †
Antihypertensive Agents
94
16.6
Opioids … In our study, the top five medication classes involved in a potential ADE were antihypertensives, opioids … requiring an ED visit included the following broad classes: (1) central nervous system agents (including opioids
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February 01, 2024 - Medication
(44)
Medication: Safety
(7)
Men's Health
(1)
Nutrition
(1)
Obesity
(3)
Opioids … Research Topic(s): Access to Care, Community-Based Practice, Emergency Department, Medicaid, Medication, Opioids
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(44)
Medication: Safety
(7)
Men's Health
(1)
Nutrition
(1)
Obesity
(3)
Opioids … Research Topic(s): Access to Care, Community-Based Practice, Emergency Department, Medicaid, Medication, Opioids
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August 01, 2022 - Six Building Blocks
Resource for pain management and safer opioids use in primary care.
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April 01, 2022 - NSAIDs often are considered superior to opioids in dental pain management.
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August 01, 2023 - White patients, Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to receive any opioid and long-acting opioids
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March 01, 2010 - poor experience of care scores
may lead providers to not provide recommended advice
• Relevant for opioids … when giving unwelcome
medical advice:
• Providing regular advice to
quit smoking
• Not providing opioids