It was quite an interesting bittersweet 2 weeks since the launch of PROMPT. I reconnected with many esteemed colleagues from…
We Intend to be PROMPT with a Challenge to PROP FDA Letter
An effort is underway for a multidisciplinary group of clinicians to respond to the July 25 PROP petition which requests that…
Label Changes for Opioids, FOR or AGAINST
On July 25 2012, Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP) submitted a petition to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration…
Hydrocodone: Potency, Popularity, Politics, & Practicality
My daughter Sarah, who helped me put up this site, suggested maybe I slow down on writing blogs… “Dad, you’ll…
The First Week of PAIN (Management)
If you have ever been to a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream store, you will understand the daunting task of…
Taking Opioids and Flying under the Radar
Prescribers often contact me seeking help to interpret urine drug screens (UDS) in patients receiving chronic opioid therapy, the interpretation…
Pharmacy Pain Specialists are Needed!
Hello Pharmacy Pain Enthusiasts! I’ve been contemplating various topics for this very first blog post for several weeks and probably…