Patients use only a fraction of opioids given after surgery -- but prescription size affects use

Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 09:40 in Health & Medicine

The first large study of surgical opioid prescribing and patient usage shows the potential for reduced amounts and the importance of safe disposal of unused pills.

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