Overdose risk for veterans receiving opioids from multiple sources.

CONCLUSIONS: Among veterans in Massachusetts, receipt of opioids from multiple sources was associated with worse outcomes, specifically nonfatal opioid overdose and mortality. Better information sharing between VHA and non-VHA pharmacies and prescribers has the potential to improve patient safety.
PMID: 30452210 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Jasuja GK, Ameli O, Miller DR, Land T, Bernson D, Rose AJ, Berlowitz DR, Smelson DA Tags: Am J Manag Care Source Type: research