Articles

Publications on Controlled Substances Diversion Management

These articles on controlled substance diversion management and the opioid epidemic in the U.S. provide essential background and practice information to support organization and practitioner efforts.

AJHP Collection on Opioids
A collection of articles on opiods in pain management and palliative care, the epidemiology of opioid misuse and abuse, prevention of opioid misuse and abuse, treatment of opioid toxicity, prescription drug monitoring programs, and opioid-related medication-use policy in hospitals and health systems.

Pharmacist’s Role in Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Assistance

10 Ways to Halt Drug Diversion by Healthcare Workers

6 Steps for Hospitals to Take to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse, Diversion

Drug Diversion Defined: Steps to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Drug Diversion in Facilities

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)

Drug Diversion in Hospitals: Are You Next?

Diversion: A Quite Threat in Healthcare Setting

Diversion: Your Guide to Identification and Prevention

Medicaid Program Integrity What Is a Prescriber’s Role in Preventing the Diversion of Prescription Drugs?

Preventing Large-Scale Controlled Substance Diversion Within the Pharmacy