Tag: Opioids
Naloxone Rarely Administered by Layperson in Opioid Deaths
Bystanders present in large proportion of overdose deaths; 17.4 percent involve Rx opioids only
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
Opioid Maker to Pay for Overdose Antidote Development
Grant is being given to Harm Reduction Therapeutics to develop low-cost, OTC naloxone nasal spray
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
Case report describes relief for patient with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with hydromorphone
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)...
PT Better After Hip Surgery Than Opioids in Younger Adults
Benefits include lower hip-related downstream costs and lower opioid use after arthroscopic surgery
U.S. Opioid Use Not Declining, Despite Focus on Abuse
Higher average daily dose seen in 2017 versus 2007, particularly for the disabled
Buprenorphine/Naloxone Rx Fills Up With Medicaid Expansion
Significant increase in buprenorphine with naloxone fills per 100,000 county residents in expansion areas
FDA Warning Letters Target Illegal Online Sales of Opioids
Medications may be counterfeit, contaminated, expired, or otherwise unsafe
