Opioids Prescribed After Low-Risk Surgical Procedures in the United States, 2004-2012.
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Abstract
Adverse events related to opioid analgesics are common., Although opioids represent a component of pain treatment regimens following low-risk surgery,, few data exist regarding patterns of postoperative opioid prescribing over time. We assessed trends in the amount of hydrocodone/acetaminophen and oxycodone/acetaminophen prescribed, 2 opioids commonly used for postoperative pain management.