Holding mirror to docs who overprescribe addictive drugs doesn't stem prescriptions
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 12:32
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers conducted a randomized trial of informative letters aimed at suspected inappropriate prescribers of addictive substances like opioids and amphetamines. Top prescribers of these substances were identified and sent a letter informing them of their high prescribing rate. The investigators were unable to detect a statistically significant effect of the intervention on prescribing practices.