Abstract:OBJECTIVE: Analyse the application of opioids in outpatients with chronic noncancer pain in department of painology, so as to provide a reference for rational use of medicine clinically. METHODS: Retrospective analysis was performed to extract prescriptions of opioids for chronic noncancer pain in outpatient department of painology from March to August 2022. Data were analyzed including the patients’ basic information, disease, and dosage, and the rationality of prescriptions with opioids was accessed based on guidelines. RESULTS: We had enrolled a total of 1102 prescriptions, including 1070 outpatients. Patients taking Tramadol Hydrochloride Sustained-release Tablet was the most, accounting for 691 cases (54.41%). The number of patients with daily dose of opioids ranging from 50 to 90 MME was the most, accounting for 604 cases (56.45%).The average daily dose of opioids in patients aged ≥ 65 years was 80 MME, significantly higher than that in patients aged < 65 years (40 MME, Z=6.03, p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in average daily opioid dose between male patients (80 MME) and female patients (80 MME) (Z=0.18, p > 0.05). According to the guidelines, a total of 21 indications were prescribed in our hospital.There were 1833 cases (96.37%) of patients, including a total of 18 indications, and the indications were in line with the guidelines to choose opioids for treatment.There were 18 cases (0.95%) of patients, including 2 indications, and the guidelines had different recommendations on whether to use opioids . CONCLUSIONS: The rational use of opioids in outpatient patients with chronic noncancer pain was high,and the daily dose of elderly patients was relatively large, requiring more pharmaceutical monitoring.