Are we missing the opioid consumption in low- and middle-income countries?

Abstract

The rise in opioid prescriptions with a parallel increase in opioid use disorders remains a significant challenge in some developed countries (opioid epidemic). However, little is known about opioid consumption in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this short report, we aim to discuss the increase in opioid consumption in LMICs by providing an update on the opioid perspective in Brazil.

Keywords

• opioids
• opioid consumption
• opioid crisis
• pain