Table 1.
Top five dentist prescribed opioid analgesic prescriptions filled most frequently in South Carolina between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013.
| Opioid Type | Total Prescriptions | % Opioids Prescribed* |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen# | 497,547 | 76.1% |
| Oxycodone/Acetaminophen# | 79,682 | 12.2% |
| Codeine/Acetaminophen# | 44,333 | 6.8% |
| Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen# | 19,795 | 3.0% |
| Meperidine (Demerol) # | 7,772 | 1.2% |
*
Percentages do not sum to 100% as opioids listed only represent the top five opioid types most frequently prescribed by South Carolina dentists.
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