September 19, 2022
The study also found no increased risk of infections or overdoses and a decline in healthcare costs unrelated to primary care or outpatient medications after a year. The study indicates the London, Ont. safer opioid supply program is very safe and a model that should be applied more broadly to expand harm-reduction options for those at high risk of overdose. No opioid-related deaths were found among people who were part of the program in the year after they entered the program. Through this program, physicians prescribe opioids to clients to replace the illicit market of toxic supply they rely on. The program focuses on a client-centered, team-based and comprehensive approach within a community health centre model of care.