April 22, 2023, is DEA National Prescription Drug Takeback Day and at OctariusRx we recognize and support the DEA’s efforts to provide education on the potential for abuse of medications.
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April 30, 2022 is DEA National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
April 30, 2022, is DEA National Prescription Drug Takeback Day and at OctariusRx we recognize and support the DEA’s efforts to provide education on the potential for abuse of medications.
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How Much Pain Medication Should You Send Your Patients Home with?
How much pain medication should you send your patients home with? Do patients use opioids post operatively? The short answer is that most do not. Greater than sixty percent of patients do not completely use opioids prescribed for post-operative pain. How can physicians and facilities use this information to have a positive impact on the opioid crisis? How is your facility determining quantities prescribed? Are there alternatives to opioids? In this post we will discuss recent trends in the use of opioids as well as steps prescribers and facilities can take to reduce risks and liability.
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April 24, 2021 is DEA National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
April 24, 2021 is DEA National Prescription Drug Takeback Day and at OctariusRx we recognize and support the DEA’s efforts to provide education on the potential for abuse of medications. According to the DEA, in addition to education, Takeback Day is an opportunity to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.