This paper describes a modeling study done to estimate the impact of two dose naloxone kits on reduction of opioid overdose mortality. The authors concluded that the need for naloxone distribution expansion in almost every state researched is high, and that community based programs and pharmacy access points should be emphasized to decrease opioid overdose mortality.
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Treatment
Response Approach
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Post-overdose response
Peer-reviewed Article
Citation
Irvine, M. A., Oller, D., Boggis, J., Bishop, B., Coombs, D., Wheeler, E., Doe-Simkins, M., Walley, A. Y., Marshall, B. D., Bratberg, J., & Green, T. C. (2022). Estimating naloxone need in the USA across fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioid epidemics: A modelling study. The Lancet Public Health, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/s2468-2667(21)00304-2