A platform to manage opioid dispensing and disposal for patients leaving the emergency department

Integration of an opioid dispensing, monitoring, and disposal platform with a hospital pharmacy to reduce opioid use by discharged emergency department patients

NIH-funded research Addinex Technologies, INC. · NIH-11246982

This study is working on a new way to help patients who leave the emergency room by making sure they get the right opioid prescriptions and support, so they can use their medications safely and reduce the chances of misuse.

Quick facts

Grant typeSbir 1 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionAddinex Technologies, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11246982 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to integrate a system that monitors and manages opioid prescriptions for patients discharged from the emergency department. By collaborating with hospital pharmacies, the project seeks to reduce opioid use through effective dispensing and safe disposal methods. Patients will benefit from a streamlined process that ensures they receive the right medications while minimizing the risk of misuse. The approach includes monitoring patient intake and providing follow-up support to ensure compliance and safety.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have been prescribed opioids upon discharge from the emergency department.

Not a fit: Patients who do not receive opioid prescriptions or those who are not discharged from the emergency department may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce opioid misuse among patients discharged from emergency departments.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in similar approaches to managing opioid prescriptions and reducing misuse, indicating potential for positive outcomes.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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