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Availability of Prescription Opioid Disposal Bins at United States Children's Hospitals

This descriptive study examined availability of prescription opioid disposal bins at US children's hospitals and assessed pharmacy-provided information on safe disposal. Only 44.2% reported a bin on site and among those without, advice varied. These findings highlight the need for improved pres...

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Main Authors: Rabab M. Barq, MD (Author), Laura Houshmand, MS (Author), Olivia A. Keane, MD (Author), Shadassa Ourshalimian, MPH (Author), Lorraine I. Kelley-Quon, MD, MSHS (Author)
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Published: Elsevier, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:This descriptive study examined availability of prescription opioid disposal bins at US children's hospitals and assessed pharmacy-provided information on safe disposal. Only 44.2% reported a bin on site and among those without, advice varied. These findings highlight the need for improved prescription opioid disposal education and infrastructure at children's hospitals.
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10.1016/j.jpedcp.2024.200133

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