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Breakdown of individual components in the composite measure of long-term or high-risk use
| Criteria | Frequency N = 3,207 (%) |
|---|---|
| At least 1 opioid prescription in every calendar quarter | 1,032 (32.2) |
| More than 3 prescribers | 1,969 (61.4) |
| More than 4 prescriptions for a DEA scheduled opioid | 2,432 (75.8) |
| Any prescription for long acting opioids | 294 (9.2) |
| Any prescription medicine for opioid use disorder (MOUD) | 147 (4.6) |
| Any prescription for an average of 100 MME/day or greater | 734 (22.9) |
