Tag: opioid prescribing
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Opioid Prescribing for Pain in Canada Declines, St. Michael’s Research Shows
Overview: A Turning Point in Canadian Opioid Prescribing New findings from St. Michael’s researchers, published in the CMAJ, show that opioid prescribing for pain in Canada is trending downward. The study found an 8% decline in people newly starting opioids and an 11% drop in the total number of people accessing opioids during the study…
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Canada opioid prescribing declines, CMAJ study reveals
Overview: Opioid prescribing trends in Canada Canadian research from St. Michael’s Hospital highlights a significant shift in how opioids are prescribed for pain. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), finds that the rate of people newly starting prescription opioids declined by 8 percent during the study period, and the total number…
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Opioid Prescribing in Canada: Declines Show Progress but Gaps Remain, Study Finds
Opioid Prescribing in Canada: A Mixed Picture of Decline and Disparities New research from St. Michael’s Hospital, part of Unity Health Toronto, shows a notable decline in opioid prescribing for pain across Canada, while highlighting persistent regional variations and the need for careful implementation of guidelines. The CMAJ study tracks changes in both new starts…