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April 2018

Battling the opioid epidemic

We’re continuing to bring you news and information to help you combat the opioid epidemic.

Next Drug Take Back Day scheduled for April 28
The abuse of prescription drugs has fueled the country’s opioid epidemic. That’s why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network continue to support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events. At the most recent Drug Take Back Day in October, 912,305 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs were turned in for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites across the country. The next Drug Take Back Day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28, and we encourage you to let your patients know about it.

Visit the DEA Diversion Control Division website** and click on Partnership Toolbox to download posters, handouts and other materials to promote National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Also, you can visit the site on or after April 1 to locate collection sites near you. Many of the sites can be used throughout the year to dispose of unwanted drugs. We’ll also be posting blogs related to Drug Take Back Day on MI Blues Perspectives so be sure to check it out. You can subscribe to MI Blues Perspectives from the home page and have new blogs sent directly to your email.

CDC offers training on opioid prescribing guideline
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers web-based training** to help health care providers gain a deeper understanding of the CDC’s opioid prescribing guideline. The web-based training features self-paced learning, case-based content, knowledge checks and resources. The CDC also offers a webinar series on applying the CDC guideline in a primary care practice setting. It’s taught by experts from the CDC and the University of Washington. Free continuing education credits are available.

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