The goal of these Oregon acute prescribing guidelines is to improve patient safety while emphasizing effective and compassionate treatment of acute pain.

The Oregon Opioid Tapering Guidelines Task Force developed these opioid tapering guidelines between March and October 2019. The goal of the tapering guidelines is to reduce harms to patients associated with opioid use and promote patient-centered care.

Find the two part check list to assist in safer pain management and increased access to addiction treatments.

Best Practice Committee Opioid Prescribing Workgroup Acute Opioid Prescribing Recommendations.