• When
• Provider is prescribing an opioid analgesic with ambulatory misuse potential in the outpatient setting
• Opioid review is useful for this patient:
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• Patient Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) greater than or equal to 50
• Then
• Calibrate to Lowest Opioid Dose Needed for Expected Results and Exercise Care When Changing Opioid Dosages:
• Document - Will prescribe a lower dose
• Document - Will calibrate a gradual change in dosage
• Snooze - Benefits outweigh risks, snooze 3 months
• Snooze - Short term benefits outweigh risks, snooze 1 month
• Snooze - N/A add comment, snooze 3 months