Schedule II Opioid Prescription Data in Massachusetts

Find data on Schedule II Opioid Prescription Drugs in Massachusetts. This dataset provides information from the Prescription Monitoring Program, part of the Massachusetts Drug Control Program.

About this Dashboard

This dashboard focuses on Schedule II Opioid Prescriptions in Massachusetts. Schedule II medications are drugs with a high potential for abuse. These medications may lead to psychological or physical dependence. This dashboard presents data on: 

• Individuals receiving Schedule II Opioid prescriptions
• Number of Schedule II Opioid Prescriptions and solid quantities dispensed
• Individuals with Activity of Concern

Data can be filtered by county and quarter from 2017 onward and compared to the state. Visit the Prescription Drug Monitoring data dashboard for more information on other controlled substance medications.

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About Prescription Drug Monitoring in Massachusetts

The Prescription Monitoring Program is a part of the Massachusetts Drug Control Program database. It serves as a data warehouse for all federal (and specified state) prescriptions dispensed in the state and to residents from out of state mail order pharmacies. 

Examining data from the Prescription Monitoring Program allows for the evaluation of trends to measure if initiatives are effective or may need to be modified. These data also inform critical discussions about opioid prescribing and provide an important baseline to better inform future policy decisions.

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Additional Resources

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Webpage  Request Forms for Prescription Monitoring Data  Current and Historical Overdose Data 

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