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Between 2000 and 2015, prescription opioid exposures among children and adolescents led to serious health outcomes and increased medical admissions, especially among teens and young children. A notable rise in buprenorphine exposures among children under five highlights the urgent need for stronger prevention and safe medication disposal efforts targeting youth.
This national study reveals that many parents keep leftover narcotic pain medications due to a lack of provider guidance on proper disposal. Only one-third received disposal instructions, despite half reporting unused meds. The findings highlight the need for improved provider communication and prescribing practices to reduce risks in home medicine cabinets.
This study evaluated the impact of providing at-home opioid disposal products and education during discharge from a pediatric outpatient surgical center. The intervention significantly reduced medication retention and improved proper disposal rates. Families found the method convenient, highlighting the value of integrating disposal tools into discharge planning to enhance opioid safety.
This improvement project in a pediatric outpatient surgical center assessed the effectiveness of an in/at-home opioid disposal method. At just $1.90 per patient, the intervention promoted proper disposal. Researchers are exploring ways to streamline reminder follow-ups by integrating them into standard postoperative calls to boost parent/guardian adherence.