Pronounced Regional Disparities in United States Methadone Distribution.
John A FurstNicholas J MynarskiKenneth L McCallBrian J PiperPublished in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2021)
Although methadone distribution for OUD was increasing in the United States, the pronounced regional disparities identified warrant further consideration to improve patient access to this evidence-based pharmacotherapy, particularly in the Midwest and West regions. Greater implementation of telehealth and involvement of primary care into opioid treatment practice offer possible solutions to eliminating geographical treatment barriers.