Organisational practices in postoperative opioid prescribing at discharge in UK NHS day surgery units: the OPIOID-discharge survey
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The authors aimed to assess compliance with new guidelines regarding postoperative opioid prescribing practices in UK NHS day surgery units, following a 2025 drug safety update that restricted the use of prolonged-release opioids. Their survey revealed that while there was a significant shift away from modified-release opioids, many units still dispensed them, and communication regarding opioid risks to patients and general practitioners was inadequate. The findings indicate that despite progress, further improvements are needed in opioid prescribing practices and patient education.
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