Original research
by
Weiner, Scott G. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study evaluated disparities in naloxone prescribing for patients who presented after opioid overdose in a large health system.
Findings/Key points
Naloxone prescribing after overdose in our system was suboptimal, with fewer than half of patients with an overdose diagnosis code receiving this lifesaving and evidence-based intervention. Patients who were Hispanic/Latinx were more likely to receive naloxone than other race and ethnicity groups, and patients who were older were less likely to receive it.
Design/methods
Retrospective cohort study
Keywords
Overdose
Harm reduction
About prescribers
Hospitals