PRESCRIPTION OPIOID USE: PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND MISUSE IN COMMUNITY PHARMACY

摘要

ObjectiveOpioid pain medication misuse is a major concern for U.S. public health. The purpose of this article is to: 1) describe the demographic and physical, behavioral, and mental health characteristics of patients who fill opioid medications in community pharmacy settings and 2) describe the extent of opioid medication misuse behaviors among these patients.