The policy landscape for naloxone distribution in four states highly impacted by fatal opioid overdoses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Expanding access to naloxone is one of the most impactful interventions in decreasing opioid-related mortality. However, state distribution rates of naloxone are insufficient to meet community need. The current study sought to better understand this gap by focusing on state policies that may facilitate or impede naloxone distribution in four states highly impacted by fatal opioid overdoses - Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio.

Methods

We provide a descriptive analysis of the policy landscape impacting naloxone distribution through pharmacy and community channels in the four states participating in the HEALing Communities Study (HCS). Publicly available data and the expertise of the research team were used to describe each state's naloxone access laws (NAL

SUBMITTER: Bohler RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9838196 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature