At EmblemHealth, we’re committed to promoting safe and responsible pain management. Our Drug Management Program (DMP) helps our Medicare members safely use prescription opioid medicines or other drugs that are at risk of being abused.
Drug Management Program and Opioids
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MANAGING YOUR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Working with your doctors, we can help determine if you are at risk for misusing or abusing prescription drugs, including:
- Opioids — pain medicines such as hydrocodone (Vicodin) or oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet).
- Benzodiazepines — antianxiety medicines such as Klonopin and Xanax.
Understanding Drug Safety
In certain circumstances, we may limit how you can get prescription drugs* that are frequently abused.
*The DMP may not apply to you if you have certain medical conditions, such as cancer, a sickle cell diagnosis, or you are receiving hospice care or live in a long-term care facility.
How To Safely Dispose of Unused Medicine
Unused prescription drugs should be disposed of as soon as possible if they are no longer needed. Timely disposal can reduce the risk of others taking the medicine accidentally or intentionally misusing it.
Bring unused drugs to a central location for proper disposal. This is the best and most environmentally friendly option.
If drug take-back programs are not available in your area, learn how to safely dispose of your medicines.
Last Updated 08/07/2025
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