Helpful, Unnecessary, or Harmful: A Systematic Review of the Effects of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Use on Opioid Prescriptions

Helpful, Unnecessary, or Harmful: A Systematic Review of the Effects of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Use on Opioid Prescriptions

Prescription drug misuse is a global problem, especially in the United States (US). Clinician involvement is necessary in this crisis, and prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are a recommended tool for the prevention, recognition, and management of prescription opioid misuse. However, beca...

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Main Authors: Nina Z. Y. Smith, J. Douglas Thornton, Susan H. Fenton, Debora Simmons, Tiffany Champagne-Langabeer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Pharmacoepidemiology
Subjects:
prescription drug monitoring programs
prescription monitoring
controlled substance diversion
prescription drug misuse
inappropriate prescriptions
opioid crisis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0618/2/4/30

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