[Opioid usage in Denmark].

Authors

Nanna Reiter, Henrik Vigh, Charlotte Uggerhøj Andersen, Jakob Kjellberg, Anton Pottegård, Henrik Toft Sørensen, Mikkel Bring Christensen, Dorte Fris Palmqvist, Eske Kvanner Aasvang

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Ugeskrift for laeger. Volume 188. Issue 38. Sep 14, 2026. Epub Sep 14, 2026.

Abstract

The debate on an opioid crisis in Denmark points in two directions. While prescriptions for opioids are declining, there is a marked increase in illegal use, predominantly among young people. There is still a lack of knowledge in the healthcare system regarding optimal dosing, treatment duration, and the risk of dependence. In addition, evidence is limited on the sharing of leftover prescription medications between citizens and on systematic monitoring of illegal opioid use. This review concludes that a comprehensive national strategy is needed to prevent an opioid crisis in Denmark.

PMID:
42894937
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 19 Oct 2026.

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