Lei L, Bynum JPW, Maust DT, et al. - Slightly lower likelihood of receiving opioids and some CNS depressants was recorded among community-dwelling adults ≥ 65 enrolled in Medicare advantage (MA) plans.

• From the 2015 National Health and Aging Trends Study, researchers assessed data of 5,652 community-dwelling adults ≥ 65 enrolled in Medicare Part D.

• Prescriptions for benzodiazepines (15.6% vs 19.0%), and co-prescriptions of opioids and gabapentinoids (5.1% vs 6.7%) were less frequently filled for MA enrollees vs fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries.