Connecticut's opioid epidemic is a growing concern, with widespread impacts on health and well-being.

Key Statistics On Opioid Use in Connecticut:

• Residents are more likely to die from unintentional drug overdose than a motor vehicle accident​​.
• The 2020 age-adjusted rate for drug-induced mortality in Connecticut was 39.1 per 100,000 population, compared to the 2020 national rate of 28.3 the majority of which are opioid related.
• Between 2015 and 2023 over 9,400 deaths were opioid related.

In Connecticut, the situation regarding buprenorphine availability in pharmacies may reflect the national trend, where approximately just 57.9% of pharmacies across the country report having buprenorphine in stock. This suggests potential issues with access to this critical medication within the state.

To address this challenge, Bicycle Health's pharmacy finder tool not only locates pharmacies in Connecticut with available buprenorphine but also confirms insurance acceptance and ensures a stigma-free experience for patients. This tool has notably increased the success rate of locating in-stock medication to 75%, thereby significantly reducing the number of same-day unfilled prescriptions. With a 99% same-day fill rate for buprenorphine through this tool, Bicycle Health is helping to bridge the treatment gap in a tangible, impactful way.