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This study aimed to evaluate the use of opioids in Australian surgical patients after discharge and patient satisfaction with the provision of opioid information after discharge. This prospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary referral and teaching hospital. Surgical patients were called 7\u201328 days after discharge to identify their opioid use and the information that they received after discharge. In total, 66 patients responded. Most patients underwent orthopaedic surgery (45.5%; 30\/66). The median days of opioids supplied on discharge was 5 (IQR 3\u20135). In total, 40.9% (27\/66) of patients had &gt;50% of their opioids remaining. Patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery were less likely to have &gt;50% of their opioids remaining ( P\u2009=\u20090.045), whilst patients undergoing urological or renal surgeries were significantly more likely ( P\u2009=\u20090.009). Most patients recalled receiving information about their opioids (89.4%; 59\/66). 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