Pain Management Resources
The prevalence of opioid use disorder in the United States continues to rise and is a public health crisis. Collaboration is essential for success in preventing opioid overdose deaths. Together, we can better coordinate efforts to prevent opioid overdoses and deaths.
CenCal Health believes it is increasingly important that providers have access to the appropriate resources. Here are some key resources to help providers carefully weight the risks and benefits when making decisions about opioid treatment. If you have any questions or need additional information or resources, please contact CenCal Health Pharmacy Department at (805) 562-1080.
Benzodiazepine Management Resources
CDC Resource Materials
The CDC is committed to preventing opioid misuse, overdose and deaths. Programs across the CDC are working to prevent opioid overdoses and other opioid related harms.
CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain — November 2022
Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Calculating Total Daily Dose (MED) of Opioids for Safer Dosage
Factsheet CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
State of California Resources
California Department of Public Health
Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluations System (CURES)
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Resources
The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness provides a full range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment options for people who live in Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Barbara County Drug and Alcohol Services Program
- Santa Barbara County: 1-888-868-1649
Santa Barbara County Drug Medi-Cal organized Deliver System (DMC-ODS)
- DMC-ODS is a benefit program of Medi-Cal that provides health care services for people who have at least one Substance Use Disorders. Please see the attachments below for detailed information on the program.
The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency offers a variety of services and programs to help people with drug and alcohol problems.
- San Luis Obispo County and Alcohol Services Program
- San Luis Obispo County 1-800-838-1381
Medi-Cal Rx Contracted Drug List
CenCal Health’s pharmacy benefit has transitioned to Medi-Cal Rx, and all opioid medications on the pharmacy benefit are now covered under Medi-Cal Rx. Please see the below link to the Medi-Cal Rx Contracted Drug List (CDL) to view available opioid medication options.