How Often Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Misused Worldwide?
Proton pump inhibitors are overused worldwide, with wide variation seen in the extent of inappropriate use.
Prescription Drug
Physician Insights on Prescribing Habits: Are Clinicians Being Swindled?
Are we being thoughtful with our prescribing habits?
Clinicians May be Overprescribing Gabapentinoids for Pain
Clinicians may be overprescribing gabapentiboids in part as a response to the opioid epidemic.
Physicians Are Still Prescribing Too Many Opioids in the US
More than 1 out of 3 average Americans used a prescription opioid in 2015, despite growing concerns these medications are promoting addiction and overdose deaths.
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Prescribing
A comprehensive initiative, including creation of prescribing and dispensing policies, can have a positive impact on opioid prescribing.
Hospitalists Must Lead Change in Opioid Treatment
Hospitalists must use opioids judiciously, including adhering to specific dose limits, setting expectations, and initiating evidence-based treatment.
Organizational Changes Recommended for Safer Prescribing
Doctors describe swimming against tide of patient expectations, Rx culture, and organizational constraints.
Errors Occur in 89% of Handwritten Opioid Prescriptions
Researchers found that errors occur in 89% of handwritten prescriptions and 0% of EHR-computer generated prescriptions.
Referencing Prior Patient Drug History Reduces Opioid Abuse Rates
Opioid abuse went down when physicians are legally obligated to check a patient’s drug history.
Writing Informal Prescriptions May Pose Major Risks
When clinicians write informal prescriptions, their supervising physicians may also suffer the consequences.
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