ensure opioids are being used in the right patients

June 2014

Teamwork between prescribers and pharmacists will be critical to ensure opioids are being used in the right patients.

Use these rules of thumb for proper patient selection.

Ask about the type of pain. Opioids don't work well, or aren't appropriate, for some chronic conditions...fibromyalgia, headaches, etc. Suggest other options as appropriate.

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