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New Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created new guidelines for prescribing opioids to improve resident safety and communication among providers and residents. Click on the following links to view the guideline core requirements and checklist for prescribing opioids for chronic pain.

Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (PDF)
Checklist for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (PDF)