The Rise and Fall of Safer Supply Programs in Canada

This Viewpoint discusses the implementation and subsequent deimplementation of safer supply programs in Canada, which provided access to pharmaceutical-grade medications for individuals who use unregulated substances, particularly opioids.

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JAMA Health Forum
Published
2026-05-08
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.0976
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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The Rise and Fall of Safer Supply Programs in Canada

Dan Werb, Mohammad Karamouzian
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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The Rise and Fall of Safer Supply Programs in Canada

Dan Werb, Mohammad Karamouzian
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Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the implementation and subsequent deimplementation of safer supply programs in Canada, which provided access to pharmaceutical-grade medications for individuals who use unregulated substances, particularly opioids.

JAMA Health ForumVol. 7(5)
University of Toronto (CA), University of California System (US), Public Health Ontario (CA), St Michael’s Hospital (GB)
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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