Original research
by
Morgan, Jake R. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Naloxone distributed to people at risk for opioid overdose has been associated with reduced overdose death rates; however, associations of retail pharmacy-distributed naloxone with overdose mortality have not been evaluated.
Findings/Key points
Naloxone distribution volumes were correlated with fatal opioid overdose, suggesting medication was getting to communities where it was needed most.
Design/methods
Data from a variety of sources
Keywords
Harm reduction
Overdose
Mortality
