Cost savings of reducing opioid prescribing for the treatment of people with low back pain in general practice: a modelling studyResearch in context

Cost savings of reducing opioid prescribing for the treatment of people with low back pain in general practice: a modelling studyResearch in context

Summary: Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Contrary to clinical guidelines, opioids are frequently prescribed early in the management of LBP in primary care, leading to potential harm and downstream healthcare costs. The objective of this study was to mod...

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Main Authors: Anagha Killedar, Romi Haas, Alexandra Gorelik, Sean Docking, Rachelle Buchbinder, Chris G. Maher, Chung-Wei Christine Lin, Alison Hayes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Subjects:
Opioids
Low back pain
Healthcare savings
Cost savings
General practice
Economic modelling
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606524002712
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