Prescribing Opioids

Consent form on which patient acknowledges understanding and expectations of opioid therapy and agrees to adhere to agreed-upon patient behaviors.

Includes profiles for all 50 States that detail the State authority for controlled substances and links to any relevant regulations, rules, and prescription drug monitoring programs.

Describes Virginia's Prescription Monitoring Program, including benefits, user testimonials, an informational brochure, and program milestones. Features statistical data about use of the program and prescription drugs, changes in regulations for registered system users, and feature articles for patients.

Provides an evidence-based quality improvement roadmap to help primary care teams implement effective, guideline-driven care for their chronic pain and long-term opioid therapy patients.

Illustrates how to implement a narcotic contract with a patient. Is part of a course called "The Clinical Assessment of Substance Use Disorders," available at https://webcampus.med.drexel.edu/doccom/db/nida_1.html.

Uses a data-driven approach to help providers choose the most effective pain treatment options and improve the safety of opioid prescribing for chronic pain. Provides informative, case-based content that instructs participants on how the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain can be applied in a primary care practice setting.