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MEPS Topics: Opioids
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Opioids
Description: MEPS-HC survey asks participants their prescribed drugs purchased in outpatient settings, and collects detailed information from their pharmacies with their permission. Outpatient prescription fills of opioids that are commonly used to treat pain are identified using generic drug names. Opioids administered in an inpatient setting or in a clinic or physician's office are excluded.
Publications: Publications are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
Any Use and "Frequent Use" of Opioids among Non-Elderly Adults in 2018-2019, by Socioeconomic Characteristics 
Statistical Brief #542 
Any Use and "Frequent Use" of Opioids among Elderly Adults in 2018-2019, by Socioeconomic Characteristics 
Statistical Brief #541 
Total Expenses, Total Utilization, and Sources of Payment for Outpatient Prescription Opioids in the U.S. Adult Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2017 
Statistical Brief #529 
Average Annual Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MMEs) of Outpatient Prescription Opioids and Share of Total MMEs among Elderly and Non-Elderly Adults in 2015-2016 
Research Findings #45 
Average Annual Opioid Use among Adults Treated for Conditions Associated with Chronic Pain versus Other Conditions, 2013-2015 
Research Findings #43 
Any Use and Frequent Use of Opioids among Non-Elderly Adults in 2015-2016, by Socioeconomic Characteristics 
Statistical Brief #516 
Any Use and Frequent Use of Opioids among Elderly Adults in 2015-2016, by Socioeconomic Characteristics 
Statistical Brief #515 
Total Expenses, Total Utilization, and Sources of Payment for Outpatient Prescription Opioids in the U.S. Adult Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2015 
Statistical Brief #505 
Trends in Prescribed Outpatient Opioid Use and Expenses in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2002-2012 
Statistical Brief #478 
 
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