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opioid analgesic
opioid analgesic An opioid analgesic is an opioid medication prescribed and distributed in pill form, such as oxycodone or hydrocodone.
An opioid analgesic is an opioid medication prescribed and distributed in pill form, such as oxycodone or hydrocodone. In the source, increased prescribing of these medications is linked to the broader opioid misuse crisis at the population level.