Changes in Transmucosal Buprenorphine Utilization for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kentucky

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Explores changes in prescription rates of transmuscosal buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky. Compares prescribing rates in rural versus urban areas and examines rates on a week by week basis.

Feitong Lei, Michelle R. Lofwall, Patricia R. Freeman, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 186-196

12/2022

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Access · COVID-19 · Illicit drug use · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Prescription drug misuse · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Kentucky