When an Algorithm Guides Pain Management: The Growing Backlash Against NarxCare Scores

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Pharmaciststeve

When an Algorithm Guides Pain Management: The Growing Backlash Against NarxCare Scores https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/when-algorithm-guides-pain-management-growing-backlash-2025a100091n This article is the first in a series on prescription drug monitoring programs and analysis tools designed to give clinician a view of how likely their patient is to abuse or overdose on a prescribed controlled substance. The second part dives into […]

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FDA identifies harm reported from sudden discontinuation of opioid pain medicines and requires label changes to guide prescribers on gradual, individualized tapering

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Pharmaciststeve

FDA identifies harm reported from sudden discontinuation of opioid pain medicines and requires label changes to guide prescribers on gradual, individualized tapering

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