Academic detailing is a type of educational intervention that uses evidence-based information to promote appropriate prescribing practices. Academic detailing utilizes a
1-on-1 outreach education technique to improve clinical care, resulting in better health outcomes for patients. Academic detailing is an effective way to change prescribing practices and can be used to address a variety of issues, such as reducing opioid prescribing and improving patient safety. PDMPs can utilize academic detailing to provide healthcare providers with evidence-based information on the appropriate use of opioids as well as potential risks associated with their prescription and how to use PDMP data to identify potential misuse of opioids by their patients.

This webinar explores the flexible application of academic detailing. Facilitating an interactive discussion with members of the PDMP community, representatives from the National Resource Center for Academic Detailing (NaRCAD) will illustrate the impact of this communication strategy and share implementation strategies for programs interested in starting an academic detailing project.