Do they still prescribe oxymorphone?

Are healthcare professionals still prescribing oxymorphone, a potent opioid medication, despite the growing concerns over opioid addiction and overdose? With the rise of the opioid epidemic in recent years, many have questioned the continued use of such powerful painkillers. Are doctors and pharmacists taking adequate precautions to ensure that oxymorphone is only prescribed to those who truly need it, and are patients being properly educated on the risks and potential side effects of this medication?