There is great concern about the current epidemic of dependence and deaths related to the misuse and abuse of opioid prescriptions. AmeriHealth has created a repository of tools and resources to assist you in managing your patients who are prescribed these medications.

Opioid awareness resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Calculating total daily dose of opioids for safer dosage
• Checklist for prescribing opioids for chronic pain
• Nonopioid treatments for chronic pain

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• HHS Research Portfolio on Pain Treatment and Prescription Opioid and Heroin...

American Academy of Pediatrics

• Trends in Opioid Prescribing for Adolescents and Young Adults in Ambulatory Care Settings