Guidance on opioids prescribing for the management of persistent non-cancer pain in older adults

Table 2 Before prescribing opioid treatment in older adults

Consider age-related physiological changes (creatinine clearance, hepatic function, serum albumen)

Assess polypharmacy (over-the-counter analgesics, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs)

Consider multimorbidity

Use tools to assess risk of addiction

Share realistic treatment goals and make therapeutic plan

Consider exercise and psychological interventions