To contain the overdose epidemic, we must engage the medical community and local citizens in the safer prescribing and disposing of opioid prescriptions with a potential for misuse. Here, we provide information on strategies to promote safer prescribing practices to medical practitioners and involve community members in the responsible safekeeping and disposing of opioid prescriptions.
Sample video PSA about the importance of safe opioid disposal and community disposal locations.
Instruction sheet for prescribers to provide to patients when treating acute low back pain.
Instruction sheet for prescribers to provide to patients when treating acute sprains and strains.
Best practices guide for acute dental pain management and accompanying quick reference card.
Best practices guide for managing pain in primary care.
Quick reference card about tapering chronic opioid therapy, including risk/benefit assessment, when and how to taper, and patient monitoring.
Prescription opioid safety best practices guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians (CPE credit available until 12/31/24).
Quick reference card with methods of prescription opioid disposal and sample community flyer with opioid disposal information and locations.
Naloxone quick reference card for prescribers and other health professionals.
Quick reference card with non-opioid alternatives for chronic pain management and a checklist for prescribing opioids safely.
Using existing systems and collaborating with community pharmacy partners to create and promote medication drop-box/safe disposal locations.
Flyer for patients that describes how to take, store, and dispose of prescription opioids.