Auto-stop policy for opioids

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Rebecca R. Prevost
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Auto-stop policy for opioids

Good afternoon,

Do you have an auto-stop discontinuation for opiate orders?  If so, what is the therapy length before discontinuation?  Do providers receive a prompt that the order will be expiring, or a prompt suggesting re-order if therapy still indicated?  

thank you,

Rebecca Prevost PharmD

Medication Safety Officer, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL

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