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Rate of prescription opioids dispensed in the United States from 2006 to 2024 (per 100 persons)

Prescription opioid dispensing rates in the U.S. 2006-2024

Last update: Oct 10, 2026

Regions: North America, United States of America

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: 2006 to 2024

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