Table 4.
Opioid Prescription Patterns by Region
| No. of Opioid Prescriptions | Days per Prescription | Opioid Prescription Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | 575,041 | 10.5 | 48.20% |
| Northeast | 287,166 | 11.2 | 40.9% |
| South | 1,401,963 | 13 | 46.20% |
| West | 384,776 | 10.4 | 52% |
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