National trends in naloxone codispensing with outpatient opioid prescriptions, 2013–2023
In this analysis of a national prescription dispensing database, naloxone codispensing with prescription opioids increased for 2013-2023 but remained infrequent, even among individuals at elevated risk for opioid overdose. Although these data do not capture naloxone obtained through prior prescriptions or free distribution programs, these findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to promote naloxone codispensing. Clinician education, policy measures, and continued community outreach may help increase naloxone uptake and improve access for at-risk patients.
Authors
- Mark C. Bicket (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9406-5953)
- Kao‐Ping Chua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4081-272X)
- Chad M. Brummett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0974-7242)
- Evan J. Beck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3292-3542)
- Amy S. B. Bohnert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4426-1136)
- Jennifer F. Waljee
- Vidhya Gunaseelan
Institutions
- University of Michigan (US)
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2025-106911
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute on Drug Abuse