AHRQ Releases New Resources for Comparing Osteoarthritis Pain Medications

AHRQ Releases New Resources for Comparing Osteoarthritis Pain Medications
AHRQ has released new clinician summaries; continuing education activities; and a slide set that expand on a recent update to a research report comparing the effectiveness and safety of analgesics in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Overall, no clear differences in effectiveness of different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were found, but there were potentially important differences in the risk of serious harms, the report found. The update, Analgesics for Osteoarthritis - An Update of the 2006 Comparative Effectiveness Review includes new research that better addresses the comparative effectiveness and safety of oral and topical medications.

Analgesics for Osteoarthritis: An Update of the 2006 Comparative Effectiveness Review

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Table of Contents

• Focus of Research for Clinicians
• Background
• Conclusion
• Clinical Bottom Line
• Gaps in Knowledge
• What To Discuss With Your Patients
• Resource for Patients
• Ordering Information
• Source
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• Slides | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program