Opioid Use Decreased in Medicare Part D, While Medication-Assisted Treatment Increased
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According to this data brief from the OIG, prescriptions used to treat opioid addiction have increased in recent years. At the same time, prescriptions for opioid painkillers have decreased. These positive results demonstrate the value of awareness, drug treatment, and law enforcement efforts in addressing the crisis.
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Office of the Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)