American journal of surgery
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Comparative Study
Comparison of prescribing patterns before and after implementation of evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines for the postoperative urologic surgery patient.
We developed evidence-based guidelines for postoperative opioid prescribing after urologic surgery and assessed changes in prescribing after implementation. ⋯ Fewer opioids were prescribed after implementing a prescribing guideline. Additional study is required to assess patient opioid utilization.