Temporal trends and patterns in initial opioid prescriptions after hospital discharge following colectomy in England over 10 years
(2023)
Journal Article
Background While opioid analgesics are often necessary for the management of acute postoperative pain, appropriate prescribing practices are crucial to avoid harm. The aim was to investigate the changes in the proportion of people receiving initial... Read More about Temporal trends and patterns in initial opioid prescriptions after hospital discharge following colectomy in England over 10 years.