This dataset includes the Top 5 benzodiazepine prescriptions dispensed on a quarterly basis, showing the last day of the preceding quarter. Prescriptions are ranked 1 through 5, with the number 1 being the drug most dispensed. Drug names presented are the generic classification. Prescription benzodiazepines are controlled substances, which slow down the central nervous system, and often used to relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, as well as reduce seizures.

This dataset shows the percentages of new or refill dispensed prescriptions.

This dataset provides the prescription counts and rates by town for opioid, benzodiazepine, stimulant, gabapentin, & naloxone dispensations.

This dataset provides the prescription counts and rates per 1,000 residents by town for opioid, benzodiazepine, stimulant, gabapentin, & naloxone dispensations. These dispensations only account for those that have been reported to the CT CPMRS.

This dataset shows the average days supply and daily morphine milligram equivalent (MME) of opioid prescription dispensed. The morphine milligram equivalent is an opioid dosage equivalent to morphine. This measurement is used to determine the abuse and overdose potential, and to set thresholds for prescribing and dispensing opioid pain relievers. The lowest effective dosage is set at less than 50 MME and the highest is greater than 90 MME.

Adult Use Cannabis Approved Unions

This dataset provides information on how prescriptions were sent to the pharmacy.

This dataset includes the Top 5 Opiate Agonist prescriptions dispensed on a quarterly basis, showing the last day of the preceding quarter. Prescriptions are ranked 1 through 5, with the number 1 being the drug most dispensed. Drug names presented are the generic classification.

This dataset provides the prescription count for controlled substances, non-controlled substances, opioids, benzodiazepine, stimulant, gabapentin, & naloxone dispensations in the state. It only includes dispensations to CT residents reported to the CT Prescription Monitoring & Reporting System (CPMRS).

Controlled substances are those that have been categorized as schedule II - V.

Opiate Agonists

Opiate partial agonists bind to opioid receptor sites and works slowly in the body to help prevent withdrawals and reduce cravings for opioid drugs. Opiate partial agonists are used to treat opioid use disorder. Prescription opioid partial agonists include buprenorphine, butorphanol, and pentazocine.

Benzodiazepines slow down the central nervous system, and often used to relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, as well as reduce seizures.

Stimulants increase alertness and energy, enhancing focus. Stimulants are commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug, used to treat seizures and relieve pain.

Naloxone is used to quickly reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, and works by attaching to opioid receptors, to reverse and block the effects of other opioids.

This dataset provides the number of benzodiazepine prescriptions dispensed per provider specialty. The specialties are based on CMS taxonomy.