The focus of 2021:

1. Gathering tools to help physicians:

• understand prescribing guidelines and best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
  
• recognize risk factors
• screen for addiction 

2. Investigating alternative, scientifically-based non-opioid treatments

3. Growing a coalition with entities seeking resolution to the epidemic.  Thus far, the task force has established partnerships with Governor Hogan's Opioid Operational Command Center, Maryland Department of Health, Board of Physicians, DrFirst (iPrescribe), Maryland Patient Safety Center, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, DEA, and American Medical Association.

This webpage is a living repository based on the above activities.  We upload information as we receive it. Our objective is to support you by providing relevant, up-to-date material.                    

• Click here for Articles / Research, Current Events, & Special Reports
• Click here for Buprenorphine
• Click here for Contact Lists
• Click here for Events: Upcoming and Past
• Click here for Operational Materials
• Click here for Opioid Alternatives
• Click here for Prescribing Guidelines
• Click here for Screening Tools
• Click here for Websites
• Click here for information on additional opioid-related education activities at MedChi