How Are States Using Opioid Settlements?
Explore the resources on this page to find out how states are allocating and administering opioid settlement dollars.
The opioid crisis is one of the most urgent and complex issues facing states today, with overdose fatalities reaching an all-time high in 2021. Settlements from pharmaceutical companies and others involved in the distribution and sale of prescription opioids are beginning to flow to states, providing new resources to respond to this crisis.
Overall, it’s estimated that more than $50 billion will be awarded to states and localities through these settlements. Each state is developing processes and administrative structures for allocating funding, identifying needs, gathering input, and providing guidance on priorities and spending activities.
NASHP Resources
States are in different stages of establishing administrative structures, convening committees, and planning to disburse initial rounds of funding from the National Opioid settlement — around $26 billion for participating states and localities. NASHP is tracking developments across states and engaging key state leaders to identify common challenges and promising practices.
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