Resources for change

Prescribing support tools and guidelines should be integral to any opioid stewardship program.

The ROSI lanyard prescribing support guide describes how age is a better predictor of opioid requirements than weight. The guide is designed for prescribers and non-prescribers including senior nurses and pharmacists. All clinicians are encouraged to refer to the guide to assist with patient advocacy and promotion of adherence to best practice guidelines.

Drug and therapeutics committee submission guidelines - Requesting endorsement of atypical opioid prescribing for clinicians other than the pain service

ANZCA scholar role activities and quality improvement activities to support the clinical care standard (CCS).

ROSI branded PowerPoint slide deck that introduces the importance of and reasons for commencing an opioid analgesic stewardship program.

NSAIDs for acute pain, and guidelines for the use and prescribing of celecoxib.