The economic burden of opioid prescription by dentists: A 12 ‐month survey of consumer expenditure in Brazil

ConclusionsThe expenditure on opioids is a significant cost to Brazilian patients, especially given that the Brazilian Public Health System should dispense these drugs free of charge. Codeine was the most prescribed opioid.

Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tulio Eduardo Nogueira, Patr ícia Azevedo Lino, Maria Auxiliadora Parreiras Martins, Maria Elisa Souza Silva, Claudio Rodrigues Leles, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research