The Shifting Landscape: Why Won't Doctors Prescribe Hydrocodone Anymore?
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According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 3.7 million people misused hydrocodone products, making it the most misused prescription pain reliever [1.6.1]. This statistic is central to understanding the pressing question: **Why won't doctors prescribe hydrocodone** as readily as they once did?