Alerts and Advisories
The Division of Substance Use and Harm Reduction (SUPHR) periodically releases alerts and advisories to communicate important drug use-related information. Alerts announce information of extreme importance that may require immediate action. Advisories communicate relevant information that may not require immediate action but should be considered when making decisions.
Want to learn more? The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) manages a Health Information Portal, which houses broader health-related information for healthcare providers.
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2023
8/21 Alert: Benzodiazepine withdrawal
6/27 Update: Buprenorphine Prescription
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2022
12/21 Alert: Nitazene analogs, a novel class of synthetic opioids
12/8 Update: Xylazine (tranq) exposure among people who use substances in Philadelphia.
6/7 Advisory: Increase in New HIV Diagnoses among People who Inject Drugs
3/16 Alert: Risks of Xylazine Use and Withdrawal in People Who Use Drugs in Philadelphia