The volume of often-abused hydrocodone and oxycodone painkillers dispensed by Oklahoma pharmacies has climbed by 51 percent and 77 percent, respectively, since 2008.
Hydrocodone Oxycodone
Source: Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Prescription Monitoring Program
Warren Vieth can be reached at wvieth@oklahomawatch.org
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by Warren Vieth, Oklahoma Watch
April 28, 2014
