Predicting Opioid Overdose Deaths Using Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Data

ConclusionsA model for predicting fatal opioid overdoses was developed using Prescription Drug Monitoring Program data. Given the recent national epidemic of deaths involving heroin and fentanyl, it is noteworthy that the model performed equally well in identifying those at risk for overdose deaths from both illicit and prescription opioids.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research