NEW ODPRN study found that prescriptions for stimulant medications for adults in Ontario increased during COVID-19. People starting these medications were more likely to be women and adults aged 25–34, and less likely to have their prescriptions initiated by psychiatrists. odprn.ca/research/pub...
New ODPRN study shows opioid agonist therapy use in Canada increased between 2018 and 2022, especially in rural areas & in provinces experiencing rising opioid-related harms. We also saw differences in access across provinces & a growing shift toward buprenorphine treatment.
odprn.ca/research/pub...
New data from Toronto's Drug Checking Service shows a dangerous shift in the drug supply:
⚠️ 40%+ of fentanyl samples now contain benzos (highest since 2024).
⚠️ Dual Risk: Almost all also contain the tranquilizer medetomidine.
Details available at drugchecking.community
📣Upcoming Webinar Alert!
Making Research Matter: Approaches to Strengthen Connections between Research, Policy, and Community
📅 Tuesday, April 7 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm EST
🔗 Register: www.nihs.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/events-news/...
Hosted by the Network for Improving Health Systems (NIHS) & the ODPRN
Understanding substance use trends by region, demographics and time helps direct resources for prevention, treatment and more. Our new #CSUCH Prevalence Chart shows how many people use different substances across Canada by age, sex and year. Check it out: https://csuch.ca
New in #CPJ:
A framework for pharmacy-sensitive quality indicators (PSQIs). This framework can be used to measure and demonstrate the real impact pharmacists have on patient outcomes. Learn more at
utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/...
January data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available.
🚨There were 224 suspect drug-related deaths reported in January 2026 in Ontario.
Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...
Today is the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, so we’re putting the spotlight on @melodyglenn.bsky.social and Dr. Marie Nyswander! @filtermag.bsky.social
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the ODPRN recognizes and celebrates the incredible contributions of women on our team and across the research and scientific community. 👩🔬
www.womeninscienceday.org
#WomenInScience #IDWGS #HealthResearch #EvidenceInformed #ODPRN
The flu isn’t “just flu.” New Ontario research links flu activity to higher risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, and shows RSV’s link appears strongest when flu is also circulating. Another reminder why prevention and vaccination is important. vist.ly/4r8ri
New ODPRN study finds Ontario’s biosimilar policy achieved high biosimilar uptake and substantial cost savings, with most savings attributed to non-insulin biosimilars.
Learn more at odprn.ca/research/pub...
STARTING TODAY AT 11:30!
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Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day — a reminder of the importance of talking openly about mental health.
Our Depression Town Hall showed how sharing lived experience helps ensure that real voices inform research and policy.
You can hear their stories at odprn.ca/town-halls/d...
#BellLetsTalk
Congratulations to Dr. Tara Gomes for being awarded the 2025 Peggy Leatt Knowledge & Impact Award! See all the Unity Health members who have been recognized this month at: unityhealth.to/2025/11/nove...
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Only 1 week away!
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NEW ODPRN study found that across Canada, there was significant growth in fentanyl-containing drug seizures with multiple substances detected – most notably benzodiazepines, xylazine and potent fentanyl analogues within a single sample.
Learn more at odprn.ca/research/pub...
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NEW ODPRN study shows the increasing role of the potent, unregulated drug supply in opioid toxicities across Canada and explores how prescription opioid–related harms vary by population group, location, and opioid use.
odprn.ca/research/pub...
December data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available.
🚨There were 232 suspect drug-related deaths reported in December 2025 in Ontario.
Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...
‼️Only 2 weeks left until our Town Hall on the evolving role of Sublocade as a treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD)
Register today at ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
As we close out the year, we’re sharing our latest quarterly newsletter—a year in review of ODPRN’s work and the collaborations that made it possible. Thank you to our community for your continued engagement and commitment to evidence-informed policy and practice.
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Don't forget to register for our upcoming Town Hall!
📅 January 22, 2026 | 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Open to anyone interested in listening and learning from those with lived experience.
ODPRN's recent study on domperidone use and postpartum mental health was highlighted in MedBrief.
Read the article from @medscape.com:
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Read the study:
odprn.ca/research/pub...
November data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available.
🚨There were 202 suspect drug-related deaths reported in November 2025 in Ontario.
Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...
New ODPRN study found that postpartum domperidone use is unlikely to be directly linked with new-onset psychosis and other severe mental illness.
odprn.ca/research/pub...
New #ICESOntario data show progress, but gaps remain in vaccine coverage for newcomer children in Ontario. Linking immunization and immigration data helps identify under-immunized groups and close immunity gaps.
Every child deserves equal protection.
🔗www.ices.on.ca/publi...
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Upcoming Town Hall: The evolving role of Sublocade as a treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD)
People can share their experiences, voice concerns, and ask questions about the growing use of Sublocade as a treatment option for OUD.
Register at
ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Registration is open for the first OSSU World Café Conversation!
Dec 10 at 12 p.m. EST.
Discuss breaking down siloes in the patient engagement ecosystem and explore what “meaningful engagement” really means.
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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