Trends in Opioid Prescribing and Co-Prescription of Opioid Antagonists: A Retrospective Analysis over a 12-Month Period

Despite ongoing recommendations to increase opioid-antagonist co-prescription, a large majority (88.9%) of opioid prescriptions in 2024 were issued without an antagonist. While there was a modest increase in overall opioid prescriptions over the year, opioid-antagonist co-prescription rates remained relatively stable. These findings highlight the need for further investigation into barriers preventing wider adoption of opioid-antagonist co-prescription and the potential impact on patient safety.