National trends in buprenorphine prescribing before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mir M AliTimothy B CreedonLaura Jacobus-KantorTisamarie B Sherry

Published in: Journal of substance abuse treatment (2022)

Expanding and maintaining access to treatment for OUD were key priorities in federal and state responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of our study underscore the importance of policy efforts to help increase buprenorphine prescribing for OUD.

Keyphrases

primary care
quality improvement
healthcare
mental health
emergency department