Chronic noncancer pain is now considered a global epidemic and a public health problem in the United States, partly owing to its prevalence, underdiagnosis, and undertreatment.
In 1985 and 1996, the World Health Organization issued guidelines on cancer pain relief.
Chronic noncancer pain is now considered a global epidemic and a public health problem in the United States, partly owing to its prevalence, underdiagnosis, and undertreatment.
Opioid abuse and diversion are important issues for all payers, as they must balance access to opioids for those who truly need treatment with the potential that these drugs may not be used as intended.
For as long as prescription opioids have been available for the treatment of patients with chronic, noncancer pain, misuse, abuse, and diversion of these agents have been ongoing issues.
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