Trends in Pediatric Opioid Prescribing Following Implementation of Statewide Opioid Stewardship Policies in Michigan
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This study examines the impact of Michigan's 2018 opioid stewardship policies on pediatric surgical opioid prescribing patterns. The policies included informed consent requirements for minors, enhanced prescription monitoring, and duration limits, aimed at reducing excess opioid supply in children undergoing common surgical procedures.
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- - Michigan implemented comprehensive opioid stewardship policies in June 2018, including informed consent for minors and prescribing limits. - Statewide policies targeted pediatric opioid prescribing following common surgical procedures to reduce excess supply. - Legislative and professional initiatives aimed to curb opioid overprescribing in the pediatric population. - Prescription monitoring programs were expanded as part of multi-faceted opioid stewardship approach. - Study evaluates real-world impact of policy interventions on pediatric surgical opioid prescribing patterns.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Trends in Pediatric Opioid Prescribing Following Implementation of Statewide Opioid Stewardship Policies in Michigan. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-11-17. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11260
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