Journal Articles
This study quantifies the extent of geographic variability in prescription psychotropic dispensing to children and youth and identifies sociodemographic correlates of use.
January 11, 2023
Medication errors in community pharmacies: Evaluation of a standardized safety program
This study evaluates the uptake in reporting of medication-related events since the launch of the AIMS Program in 2018, describes reporting trends, and identifies initial learnings that can be used to help develop strategies to prevent future medication errors in community pharmacies.
January 3, 2023
This study sought to characterize how well opioid initiation practices aligned with opioid prescribing recommendations before and following the release of a national guideline.
December 8, 2022
Impact of policy changes and drug shortages on acamprosate and naltrexone use in Ontario, Canada
This study evaluated the impact of policy changes and drug shortages on the use of acamprosate and naltrexone, evidence-based pharmacotherapies for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in Ontario, Canada.
December 1, 2022
Public Reports
This report examines the involvement of stimulants overall, and specifically non-pharmaceutical stimulants (i.e., cocaine and methamphetamines), as well as modes of drug use (e.g. inhalation/smoking vs. injection) in accidental opioid toxicity deaths occurring in Ontario between January 2018 and June 2021.
November 29, 2022
Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool: Harm Reduction Dashboard (New!)
The landscape of the overdose crisis in Ontario has shifted, with an increasing recognition that the majority of opioid-related harms have been associated with the unregulated opioid supply, which is predominantly made up of fentanyl. To better meet the needs of the current crisis, this online tool has been updated with new indicators focused on harm reduction.
November 2, 2022
The Inaugural Town Hall was held on July 27, 2022 and focused on navigating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood. Read the report + listen to the audio clips from 7 of the individuals who shared live during the Town Hall as well as 4 individuals who shared their story following the Town Hall.
October 28, 2022
Lives lost to opioid toxicity among Ontarians who worked in the construction industry
This new report provides information on the disproportionate impact of opioid toxicity deaths among people working in the construction industry in Ontario + a support resource for individuals in the construction industry interested in learning more about tips for safer drug use and treatment options.
July 28, 2022