Trends in Opioid Prescribing and Dispensing by Veterinarians in Pennsylvania | Zendy

Dana L. Clarke | Zendy; Kenneth J. Drobatz | Zendy; Chloe Korzekwa | Zendy; Lewis S. Nelson | Zendy; Jeanmarie Perrone | Zendy

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Trends in Opioid Prescribing and Dispensing by Veterinarians in Pennsylvania

Author(s) -

Dana L. Clarke,

Kenneth J. Drobatz,

Chloe Korzekwa,

Lewis S. Nelson,

Jeanmarie Perrone

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

jama network open

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278

H-Index - 39

ISSN - 2574-3805

DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.6950

Subject(s) - medicine , hydrocodone , codeine , fentanyl , tramadol , medical prescription , pharmacy , emergency medicine , opioid , morphine , anesthesia , family medicine , pharmacology , analgesic , oxycodone , receptor

Key Points Question What kind of opioids and how many are prescribed by veterinarians? Findings In this cross-sectional inventory study of opioid prescribing by 134 veterinarians in a multidisciplinary acute care veterinary teaching hospital in Pennsylvania, a parallel trend of escalating opioid prescriptions and potency was found from 2007 through 2017. The substantial and increasing volume of opioids prescribed highlights analogous concerns about excessive opioid prescribing in humans. Meaning Veterinarians prescribe a substantial amount of opioids, so prescribing practices of veterinarians merit further evaluation to safeguard public health.

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