Association of Opioid Overdose Risk Factors and Naloxone Prescribing in US Adults

• While there is a growing prevalence of naloxone fills among insured U.S. adults receiving opioids, overall prevalence of naloxone prescribing remains extremely low.
• Key factors associated with opioid overdose risk were also associated with receiving naloxone. However, history of overdose was not associated with filling of a naloxone prescription.
• Substantial further work is needed to increase naloxone access for patients at risk for opioid overdose.

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Lin LA, Brummett CM, Waljee JF, Englesbe MJ, Gunaseelan V, Bohnert ASB. Association of Opioid Overdose Risk Factors and Naloxone Prescribing in US Adults. J Gen Intern Med. 2020;35(2):420-427. doi:10.1007/s11606-019-05423-7