Dear Prescriber,

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.