More Than Half of US Opioid Prescriptions for Dental Procedures Exceeded 3-Day Supply Recommendation (IMAGE)

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More Than Half of US Opioid Prescriptions for Dental Procedures Exceeded 3-Day Supply Recommendation

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In this cross-sectional analysis of 542,958 dental visits by adult patients, between 1 in 4 and 1 in 2 opioid prescriptions exceeded the recommended morphine equivalents and days' supply for acute pain management, respectively.

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Michelle S. Woods

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