In addition, the survey found strong support for increasing access to naloxone. More than 80 percent of physicians said that naloxone should be available to a patient via a standing order or collaborative practice agreement with a pharmacist. The AMA has model legislation that includes support for standing orders, and the AMA also has supported more than 20 state laws that increase access to naloxone in the community. Additionally, it is essential that the pharmaceutical companies and health plans ensure ready, reliable, and affordable access to this life-saving medication.
“The next step to help increase access to naloxone is for physicians to co-prescribe this life-saving medication to patients at risk of overdose,” said Dr. Stack. “Just as we would co-prescribe an epi-pen to a person at risk for a life-threatening allergic reaction, we should co-prescribe naloxone to a patient at risk for overdose.”
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“This survey provides an important window into physicians’ perceptions about caring for patients with pain and those with substance use disorders,” said Dr. Stack. “This survey confirms that physicians support many of the key policies being considered to end this crisis. The AMA and the nation’s physicians are committed to partnering with others to implement proven solutions.”
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