A target trial emulation study found that concomitant use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids (hydrocodone, codeine, tramadol, and oxycodone) with antidepressants was associated with adverse outcomes among older nursing home residents.
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Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation
In 2016, nearly 2 million opioid prescriptions were given to patients across the state. However, by the end of the study period in 2020, there was a 38 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions written, according to this study by Dr. Asif Ilyas.