Medications, Pharmacology: What are the new guidelines for prescribing opioids?
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The CDC's 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids replaced the more rigid 2016 version, focusing on flexible, patient-centered care. Understanding **what are the new guidelines for prescribing opioids?** is crucial for clinicians aiming to balance effective pain management with the ongoing need to mitigate overdose risk, expanding the scope to include care for acute, subacute, and chronic pain.
