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Availability of Prescription Opioid Disposal Bins at United States Children's Hospitals

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This descriptive study examined availability of prescription opioid disposal bins at US children's hospitals and assessed pharmacy-provided information on safe disposal. Only 44.2% reported a bin on site and among those without, advice varied. These findings highlight the need for improved prescription opioid disposal education and infrastructure at children's hospitals.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedcp.2024.200133

Authors: Rabab M. Barq, Laura Houshmand, Olivia A. Keane, Shadassa Ourshalimian, Lorraine I. Kelley-Quon

Institutions: University of Southern California, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000