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Prevalence of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis

from Arthritis Care & Research

Prevalence of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis Arthritis Care & Research Opioids and benzodiazepines are commonly used for management of osteoarthritis, despite evidence-based recommendations to the contrary. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing for osteoarthritis. Additionally, researchers aimed to characterize risk factors for prescription drug misuse, abuse and diversion among this population. READ MORE

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