CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report
Wide variation in naloxone prescribing and dispensing persists across the U.S.: What can pharmacists and other healthcare providers do to ensure naloxone is available when needed?

What

From 2017 to 2018, the number of high-dose opioid prescriptions decreased and naloxone prescriptions increased. However, despite progress, only one naloxone prescription was dispensed for every 70 high-dose opioid prescriptions nationwide.

Who

Anne Schuchat, MD, Principal Deputy Director, CDC

Gery Guy, Lead Author of Study and Economist, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)

When

Tuesday, August 6, at 12:00 p.m. ET

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TRANSCRIPT
A transcript will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media.

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