Opioid use, prescribing patterns, and disposal after surgical procedures.

Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm

Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Iowa, 180 S. Grant Ave., Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.

Published: September 2024

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