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Type of opioid for initial postop prescriptions in 2017.
| Type of opioid | Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) Unit for the opioid type | Number of prescription (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone (mg) | 1 | 607 | (45.0%) |
| Oxycodone (mg) | 1.5 | 249 | (18.4%) |
| Tramadol (mg) | 0.1 | 246 | (18.2%) |
| Codeine (mg) | 0.15 | 242 | (17.9%) |
| Hydromorphone (mg) | 4 | 2 | (0.2%) |
| Meperidine (mg) | 0.1 | 2 | (0.2%) |
| Morphine (mg) | 1 | 1 | (0.1%) |
| Fentanyl (meg) | 7.2 | 1 | (0.1%) |
| Total | 1350 | (100%) | |
