Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Death Rates from Drug Overdose

摘要: Objective. Drug overdoses resulting from the abuse of prescription opioid analgesics and other controlled substances have increased in number as volume such drugs prescribed United States has grown. State drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are designed to prevent drugs. This study quantifies relation PDMPs rates death overdose quantities distributed at state level. Design. Observational during 1999–2005. Outcome Measures. Rates mortality, consumption by state. Results. were not significantly associated with lower or mortality PDMP states consumed greater amounts hydrocodone (Schedule III) nonsignificantly Schedule II opioids. The increases use 1999–2005 three (California, New York, Texas) that required special forms. Conclusions. While potentially an important tool nonmedical substances, their impact is reflected rates. Their effect on overall opioids appears be minimal. managers need develop test ways improve data affect problem overdoses.