Fentanyl Opioid Patches Recalled for Dosing Error – Kare11 – April 22, 2019
Two lots of a transdermal patch used for delivery of the synthetic opioid Fentanyl have been recalled because the patches inside some carton may contain a different dosage than the carton states. It could lead to potentially life-threatening consequences. Read More.
Big Issues in Dispute As Minnesota Legislature Approaches Homestretch – Winona Daily News – April 20, 2019
The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes for the homestretch of the 2019 session on Tuesday, with no agreements yet on any of the big issues involving taxes and spending, while the deadline looms just four weeks away. Read More.
US Awards $350M in Research Funds to Fight Opioid Epidemic – New York Post – April 19, 2019
US health officials are giving $350 million to researchers in four states hit hardest by the deadly opioid epidemic. The grants from the National Institutes of Health will go to the University of Kentucky, Boston Medical Center, New York City’s Columbia University and the Ohio State University. Read More.
Opioid Overdose Deaths 2017
Nonfatal Overdose Hospital Treated 2017
Prescribing Practices Opioid Prescriptions 2017
Hospitalization Rate for Opioid Use Disorder
Find additional statewide data, analyses, resources and prevention practices on the Minnesota Department of Health Opioid Dashboard
This Saturday is National #TakeBackDay. Properly and safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and help prevent overdoses.
This #MisuseMonday don't let your unused or expired medications end up in the wrong hands. #TakeBackDay is this Saturday, April 27th, 10am to 2pm. Find a location near you https://t.co/lxjOqHT7FN https://t.co/LpEj6SAasP
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This Saturday is Prescription #TakeBackDay, put on by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Drop-off sites across the country provide a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.
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Many pharmacies across the state have entered into a protocol with @mnhealth to provide the life-saving drug, narcan, that can reverse an opioid overdose. View the full list by following our bio link.
Recovery is within reach and you deserve it. Because you’re worth it. Take the first step today: https://t.co/MoWsExDUC7 https://t.co/VbgWLkehoo
