What proportion of patients with chronic noncancer pain are prescribed an opioid medicine? Systematic review and meta‐regression of observational studies Opioid prescribing for patients with chronic noncancer pain is common and has increased over time, with stronger opioids more frequently prescribed than weaker opioids.

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