It’s easy to get opioids in Transylvania County.
2.6 million pain pills were prescribed in 2016.
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | NC 2016 | |
Rate of retail opioid prescriptions dispensed per 100 persons | 115.8 | 106.2 | 98.9 | 82.5 |
Opioid pills prescribed per resident | n/a | 81 | 78 | 66.5 |
Pills are not secured and disposed of properly, making it easy for others to use them.
Percentage of Transylvania County residents who… | 2014 | 2017 |
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17.9% | 20% |
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22% | 27.7% |