Dependence Forming Medications
Protocol for Prescribing Opioids and Dependence-Forming Medications Purpose To ensure the safe, effective, and appropriate prescribing of opioids and other dependence-forming medications, while minimizing the risks of misuse, dependence, diversion, and pa-tient harm. Medications Covered This protocol applies to the following classes of medication: Opioid Analgesics (e.g., morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol, codeine) Benzodiazepines Gabapentinoids (gabapentin
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