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25-1201m Opioid Interactions: Potentiator Drugs That Increase the Risk of Overdose
Health Net·CA · Pain Management, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +3 more·Provider News
Effective date
Nov 21, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California has issued guidance on opioid drug interactions, specifically identifying potentiator drugs that increase overdose risk when combined with opioids. This educational policy provides information to help providers recognize dangerous drug combinations and applies to various provider types including behavioral health, ECM, and community support providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should download and review the opioid interaction flyer (PDF) from the HealthNet provider library. Clinical staff should incorporate this drug interaction information into patient safety protocols when prescribing or managing patients on opioid therapy. Update clinical decision-making processes to screen for potentiator drugs before opioid prescribing.