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Recommended narcotic-prescribing guidelines
| Procedure | Number of narcotic tablets for initial prescription |
|---|---|
| Biopsy or lumpectomy, no surgery for axilla | 10 or fewer |
| Sentinel node biopsy only | 10 or fewer |
| Lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy | 10 or fewer |
| Oncoplastic re-arrangement | 10 or fewer |
| Axillary Dissection | 20 or fewer |
| Mastectomy ± surgery for axilla | 20 or fewer |
| Mastectomy with reconstruction | 30 or fewer |
