Scoping review
by
Hoppe, Dimi et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
A scoping review was undertaken to identify the research on prescription drug monitoring programs published between January 2015 and April 2021.
Findings/Key points
Results on program effectiveness are mixed and mainly examine their association with opioid-related outcomes. Unintended consequences are revealed in the literature and this review also highlights barriers to program use.
Design/methods
Scoping review of 153 citations
Keywords
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Safer supply
About prescribers
Substitution/OAT
