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CDC Proposes Updating Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids, Warning Against Continued Misapplication

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We blogged on the final 2016 guideline here on March 17, 2016). CDC emphasizes that while some of the initiatives had positive results for some patients, guideline “recommendations are voluntary and intended to be flexible in support, not supplant, individualized, patient-centered care.” at 95-96. “[B]efore

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CDC Emphasizes Opioid Guideline is Voluntary and Should Support, Not Supplant, Patient Care

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We blogged on the 2016 guideline here in March 2016, and the proposed guideline here on March 18th). 50 MME/day, clinicians should pause and carefully reassess evidence of individual benefits and risks. 2022 Guideline at 15. (We 2022 Guideline at 3. 2022 Guideline at 3. B]efore increasing total opioid dosage to ?