Follow the money: New dashboard tracks use of opioid settlement funds

Maryland has received more than $380 million from a nationwide settlement with pharmaceutical companies for the opioid crisis -- and could get total of almost $750 million over the course of 15 years to combat further overdoses and fatalities.

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 1,085

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Maryland has received more than $380 million from a nationwide settlement with pharmaceutical companies for the opioid crisis — and could get a total of almost $750 million over the course of 15 years to combat further overdoses and fatalities.

To track the hefty payout, the Maryland Office of Overdose Response published a new dashboard to let state officials, overdose resource organizations and everyday Marylanders see where those dollars are going.

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