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Proportional mortality ratios for heroin-related overdose deaths and methadone-related overdose deaths from 2007 to 2012 were highest among construction workers

Highest Opioid-Related Mortality Seen in Construction Jobs

Proportional mortality ratios for heroin-, prescription opioid-related deaths elevated in construction field
Many outpatient opioid prescriptions have no documented medical indication

Opioids Often Prescribed in the Absence of Pain Diagnosis

No pain diagnosis recorded at 28.5 percent of visits in which an opioid was prescribed from 2006 to 2015

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Purdue Pharma

Oxycontin’s Maker Now Selling Drug to Curb Opioid Addiction

New anti-addiction drug is fast-acting form of buprenorphine, which helps control drug cravings
Cassipa (buprenorphine and naloxone)

FDA Approves New Treatment for Opioid Dependence

The sublingual buprenorphine and naloxone combo should be part of a complete treatment plan
From July 2016 to June 2017

Naloxone Rarely Administered by Layperson in Opioid Deaths

Bystanders present in large proportion of overdose deaths; 17.4 percent involve Rx opioids only
Among surgical patients who develop new persistent opioid use

With New Persistent Opioid Use, Most Early Scripts From Surgeons

But in the longer term, the majority of opioid prescriptions come from primary care physicians
A $3.4 million grant to help a non-profit company develop a less expensive opioid overdose antidote was announced by Purdue Pharma

Opioid Maker to Pay for Overdose Antidote Development

Grant is being given to Harm Reduction Therapeutics to develop low-cost, OTC naloxone nasal spray
Emergency department providers need evidence-based strategies to identify and manage patients with opioid use disorder

ED Plays Critical Role in Caring for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Review provides evidence-based strategies for identifying, managing, transitioning care
Nalbuphine can relieve opioid-induced urine retention

Nalbuphine Can Relieve Opioid-Induced Urine Retention

Case report describes relief for patient with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with hydromorphone