Age stratification improves accuracy of opioid safety measures

Background: Multiple studies have suggested that age influences the risk of prescription opioid overdose. The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) “Use of Opioid at High Dose without Cancer (OHD)” measure captures chronic opioid users with high doses, but further delineation of OHD rates by age may help identify high-risk patient groups and provide a more accurate comparison between providers.
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Source Type: research