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What you'll learn

Identify data sources for information about the opioid epidemic in the United States and explain general trends in opioid overdose deaths.

Identify ways that prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) can be used to reduce the supply of prescription opioids

Explain why pharmacy benefit managers are relevant to opioid epidemic

Explain the role of prescribing guidelines, safe storage, treatment, reducing stigma, and product design in opioid epidemic

Skills you'll gain

Injury Prevention

Chronic Diseases

Pharmacology

Health Policy

Patient Education And Counseling

Pharmaceuticals

Medical Prescription

Epidemiology

Medication Therapy Management

Mental and Behavioral Health

Public Health

Community Health

Pharmacy

There are 10 modules in this course

While prescription opioids serve an invaluable role for the treatment of cancer pain and pain at the end of life, their overuse for acute and chronic non-cancer pain as well as the increasing availability of heroin and illicit fentanyl, have contributed to the highest rates of overdose and opioid addiction in U.S. history. Evidence-informed solutions are urgently needed to address these issues and to promote high-quality care for those with pain. This course and the report it is based on are a response to that need. They offer timely information and a path forward for all who are committed to addressing injuries and deaths associated with opioids in the United States.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)

Clinical Guidelines

Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Engineering Strategies

Engaging Patients and the General Public

Treating Opioid Use Disorders

Naloxone

Harm Reduction

Stigma