Florida’s Restrictive Opioid Law HB21 Did Not Lead to Increased NSAID Prescriptions
The researchers evaluated how an opioid restriction law in Florida affected the use of prescription NSAIDs.
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Active Interventions Needed to Ensure Patients Properly Dispose of Excess Opioid Medications
In a 1:1:1 ratio, patients were randomly assigned to receive a drug disposal kit and fact sheet, fact sheet alone, or no additional items when filling their opioid prescription.
Providing Medicine at No Charge Alters Treatment Adherence
Free distribution of essential medicines was shown to improve treatment adherence. Bettering access to essential medicines can improve quality of care and move toward achieving univer-sal health coverage.
Considerations in Determining the Ethics of Closed Medicaid Formularies
The relatively recent submissions by state policymakers requesting to close their Medicaid formularies highlighted ethical concerns regarding access and treatment of patients who are poor or vulnerable.
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Allow Drug Imports From Canada
Americans could import less expensive prescription drugs from Canada under a plan being developed by the Trump administration.
Medical Marijuana Laws Not Associated With Reductions in Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use, Overuse
The enactment of medical marijuana laws in the United States was not found to be associated with a reduction in the use of nonmedical prescription opioids or in prescription opioid use disorder.
The Link Between Misconceptions About Opioid Use Disorders and Current Policies
An estimated 20 million people in the United States meet the criteria for substance use disorder.
Mayo Clinic Offers Policy for Reporting and Responding to Patient Bias
The Mayo Clinic has instituted a Patient and Visitor Conduct Policy that balances the dual needs of providing optimal patient care while maintaining a supportive, respectful workplace for staff.
Changing the Way Chronic Pain Is Categorized
The 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases includes chronic pain in the “Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings” category.
Prior Authorization for High-Dose Opioids Effectively Reduces Daily Opioid Dose
Policies requiring prior authorization for high-dose opioid prescriptions were found to be effective in reducing the average daily opioid dose consumed.
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