Table 1.
Opioid pain relievers prescribeda
| Type of Opioid | Frequency | Percentage of total OPRs |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone | 12,835 | 47.7% |
| Oxycodone (with acetaminophen and aspirin) | 3873 | 14.6% |
| Morphine (intravenous and oral) | 2356 | 8.7% |
| Tramadol (and with acetaminophen) | 1288 | 4.7% |
| Codeine (and with acetaminophen and guaifenesin) | 1180 | 4.4% |
| Fentanyl (including intravenous, patch, and oral) | 351 | 1.3% |
| Methadone | 205 | 0.8% |
| Buprenorphine (including patch, naloxone, nasal spray) | 52 | 0.2% |
| Meperidine IV | 12 | 0.0% |
| Oxymorphone | 7 | 0.0% |
aIncludes opioid pain relievers administered to the study population in the emergency department and those filled within 7 days of the index emergency department visit.
OPRs = opioid pain relievers.