Prevalence of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis

Opioids and benzodiazepines are commonly used for management of osteoarthritis, despite evidence‐based recommendations to the contrary. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing for osteoarthritis. Additionally, we aimed to characterize risk factors for prescription drug misuse, abuse, and diversion among this population.

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