
Publication Date
Publisher
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Source
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Topic
Opioids
A recent study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence found evidence for racial/ethnic disparities in buprenorphine distribution across the United States. Researchers found that increased waivered prescriber rates had differential effects on distribution rates by a ZIP code’s racial/ethnic composition, underscoring the need for specific policy efforts beyond increased waivered prescribers to ensure equitable buprenorphine access.
Keywords: opioids, racial equity