Patient perceptions of higher-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose

Original research
by
Strickland, Justin C. 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

Concern has been raised that unintended reductions in patient acceptance of naloxone may occur due to increased precipitated withdrawal risk associated with higher naloxone doses. This study provides the first data on patient perceptions of higher-dose formulations.

Findings/Key points

Little evidence for widespread avoidance of higher-dose formulations was found.

Design/methods

Preference assessment (n=1152)

Keywords

Harm reduction
About PWUD
Overdose