jueves, 3 de septiembre de 2020

Spotlight on Naloxone Co-Prescribing | HHS.gov

Spotlight on Naloxone Co-Prescribing | HHS.gov

773% increase in Naloxone prescriptions. Monthly Naloxone Prescriptions - U.S. July 2016 11,539, June 2020 100,765. Source: IQVIA National Prescription Audit. Data retrieved August 4, 2020. Data presented for the retail and mail channels only.

OASH Blog: Spotlight on Naolxone Co-Prescribing

As we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, HHS is calling attention to the co-prescription of naloxone, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication that can save a person’s life when administered during an opioid overdose. Naloxone is available in three formulations – nasal spray, injectable, and auto-injector – and at least one form of naloxone is covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare.

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