Why Guidelines for Primary Care Providers?

Provides information about why primary care providers (PCPs) should adhere to prescribing guidelines for opioids. Includes statistics about prescribing practices, myths related to the use of opioids, and practices and actions PCPs should take.

Source

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Link

https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/38480

Year

2016

Format

Fact Sheet/Brochure

Public domain

Topic

Prescribing Opioids

Audience

Medical Providers

Policymakers and Payers

Use

Prevention of Substance Use Disorder

Special Collection

MAT Tools and Resources