Concurrent Prescription Fills of Opioids and Benzodiazepines Among Postpartum Women During COVID-19

• Main Authors: Amanda J. Abraham, PhD (Author), Shelby R. Steuart, PhD (Author), Emily C. Lawler, PhD (Author), Hailemichael Shone, PhD (Author), Grace Bagwell Adams, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Concurrent prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines is associated with increased risk of emergency department visits and overdose. Postpartum women commonly receive opioids for pain after delivery and are at risk for postpartum depression/anxiety. Although prior research finds increa...