Comparison of opioid-related outcomes before and after implementation of standardized prescription
| Outcome | Before intervention (n = 127) | After intervention (n = 109) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of pills filled, median (IQR) | 20 (15–30) | 10 (10–10) | < 0.001 |
| Number of pills consumed, median (IQR) | 2 (0–5) | 0 (0–4) | 0.006 |
| Number of morphine milligram equivalents consumed, median (IQR) | 15 (0–36) | 0 (0–20) | 0.001 |
| Received education on opioids, no. (%) | 10 (7.8) | 48 (43.6) | < 0.001 |
| Pain score (out of 10) at postoperative day 7, median (IQR) | 4 (2–5) | 4 (3–5) | 0.97 |
| Satisfaction score; somewhat satisfied or better, no. (%) | 122 (96.1%) | 105 (96.3%) | 0.61 |
IQR = interquartile range.