Morphine Milligram Equivalents per Day and Pain Scores
| Outcomes | Before Intervention (n = 45) | After Intervention (n = 45) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMEs/day | |||
| Based on prescription directions | 151 (110) | 125 (114) | <.001 |
| Based on number of pills prescribed per month | 135 (100) | 116 (106) | <.001 |
| Pain scores* | 5.3 (2.6) | 5.5 (2.5) | .783 |
Data are mean (standard deviation) unless otherwise indicated.
↵* Only patients with data available before and after the intervention were included in analysis of this outcome (n = 27).
MME, morphine milligram equivalent.