Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response have launched a new public dashboard showing residents how money from opioid settlements is being distributed and invested across the state.
The interactive Prescription Opioid Settlement Dashboard provides an overview of the total funds Maryland has received and is expected to receive over the next 10 years from legal settlements reached with prescription opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retail pharmacies. The dashboard shows how the money is being shared between state and local governments and how it is being invested in efforts that address substance abuse and overdose prevention.
“Behind every dollar is a person, a family, and a community that has felt the impact of the overdose crisis,” Miller said. “This dashboard reflects our commitment to honoring those experiences with transparency and accountability. By making this information accessible to the public, we are helping ensure these settlement dollars are invested intentionally, responsibly, and in ways that create meaningful change for Marylanders.”…