The role of prescribed opioids in Norwegian overdose deaths in 2005–2021
A substantial proportion of the deceased had filled prescriptions for opioids, indicating that medical treatment might be a crucial source for these substances in overdose deaths. Additionally, poly-drug use was common, especially opioids and benzodiazepines, highlighting the need for prescribers to be cautious.
Authors
- Svetlana Ondrasova Skurtveit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7525-9701)
- Thomas Clausen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2421-4201)
- Stig Tore Bogstrand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-9014)
- Hilde Marie Erøy Edvardsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7532-2416)
Institutions
- Oslo University Hospital (NO)
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NO)
- University of Oslo (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-025-03897-5
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- Universitetet i Oslo
- Norges Forskningsråd