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Provision of a Drug Deactivation System for Unused Opioid Disposal at Surgical Dismissal: Opportunity to Reduce Community Opioid Supply.


ABSTRACT: Objective:To determine the impact of a drug deactivation system to post-surgical patients on the rate of opioid prescription disposal. Patients and Methods:Two hundred post-operative patients discharged after inpatient surgery at a large academic medical center. This study was conducted August 20, 2018, through November 30, 2018. Patients were provided with a drug deactivation system (DDS) and instruction sheet along with their opioid prescription. Three to 4 weeks after dismissal, patients were surveyed about quantity of opioids remaining, use of DDS or other disposal methods, and satisfaction with DDS if used. Results:One hundred forty-nine of 200 (74.5%) patients were surveyed. One hundred six reported leftover opioids and 29 (27.3%) had disposed of these medications. By the time of survey, 23 (21.2%) participants with leftover opioids had used the DDS to destroy their remaining supply and an additional 33 (31.1%) participants reported plans to use the disposal bag on a future date. Of the 23 participants who used the DDS, 22 (96.0%) reported that they were very satisfied with the disposal process. Conclusion:Participants are willing to use a DDS and are satisfied with the process; however, additional education is needed to ensure timely disposal.

SUBMITTER: Ramel CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7411158 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Provision of a Drug Deactivation System for Unused Opioid Disposal at Surgical Dismissal: Opportunity to Reduce Community Opioid Supply.

Ramel Cassandra L CL   Habermann Elizabeth B EB   Thiels Cornelius A CA   Dierkhising Ross A RA   Cunningham Julie L JL  

Mayo Clinic proceedings. Innovations, quality & outcomes 20200805 4


<h4>Objective</h4>To determine the impact of a drug deactivation system to post-surgical patients on the rate of opioid prescription disposal.<h4>Patients and methods</h4>Two hundred post-operative patients discharged after inpatient surgery at a large academic medical center. This study was conducted August 20, 2018, through November 30, 2018. Patients were provided with a drug deactivation system (DDS) and instruction sheet along with their opioid prescription. Three to 4 weeks after dismissal  ...[more]

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