Methadone Prescribing Patterns at a Single Institution: A Retrospective Study and Clinical Implications
This study highlights a consistent rise in methadone prescriptions at this particular institution, underscoring the need for further investigation into prescribing patterns, patient demographics, and clinical indications. Future research should stratify prescriptions by primary indication to better understand the drivers of methadone utilization and its impact on patient outcomes.
Authors
- Omar Viswanath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6124-7037)
- Amad Qadeer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4656-5631)
- Christopher Louis Robinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6276-9056)
- Ivan Urits (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3652-6085)
- Jamal Hasoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8227-1864)
- Grant H. Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2819-4751)
Institutions
- Creighton University (US)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Pain Management Institute (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychopharmacology Bulletin
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64719/pb.4548
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00