Dear Prescriber,
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Please consider the following facts:

• The number of people becoming addicted to and dying from opioids is directly related to the number of opioids we prescribe
• We can greatly reduce the number of opioids we prescribe and treat pain better.
  • The science shows that oral opioids are less effective ​than acetaminophen or NSAIDs in treating acute pain
  • Opioids have worse outcomes than the other options

For acute pain, Cochrane reviews reveal that oral opioids are less effective than other options.

For acute pain, opioids have worse outcomes:

• They cause higher medical costs and delay recovery
• They increase the risk of future disability
• They increase the chance of future addiction
• They double the risk of overdose death.