139 Successful Initiation of an Emergency Department-Based HIV and HCV Screening Program

Abstract

Conclusions: Current average wholesale pricing of intravenous opioids may contribute to the magnitude of controlled substance waste. Supply optimization could reduce waste by 60% and save approximately $13,422.20 across 3 EDs in one health system in one year. In addition, hospitals should consider indirect cost savings achieved by utilizing supply optimization, including the nursing time saved with the reduction in the number of instances of drug waste. With the continuing rise in opioid abuse and related overdose deaths it is important that health care systems recognize supply driven concerns and consider risk mitigation strategies in the broader opioid epidemic.