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

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 pres...

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Published in:Journal of pediatrics. Clinical practice 2024-12, Vol.14, p.200133, Article 200133
Main Authors: Barq, Rabab M., Houshmand, Laura, Keane, Olivia A., Ourshalimian, Shadassa, Kelley-Quon, Lorraine I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescents
Brief Reports
children
health education
health infrastructure
health policy
opioid disposal
opioid disposal bins
opioids
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2950-5410
2950-5410
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedcp.2024.200133