Reducing Outpatient Opiate Utilization in the Postpartum Period [32E]

INTRODUCTION: The United States is experiencing an epidemic of opiate-related deaths with rates continuing to rise. The majority of postpartum women use only half of opioid tablets prescribed at discharge, and 95% of women do not dispose of excess medication by the postpartum visit. This offers an opportunity to modify physician prescribing habits during the postpartum period. METHODS: This is an IRB approved retrospective study at a single,...