Skip to main content
Top of the Page
Better Prescribing, Better Treatment
Physician holding up a pill bottle while working at a laptop
Physicians are leading efforts in Washington state to promote safe, appropriate prescribing.

Better Prescribing, Better Treatment

In this section, learn about WSMA's efforts to promote safe, appropriate prescribing of opioids and other controlled substances to curb misuse and overdose.

Better Prescribing, Better Treatment logo

A physician-led, peer-to-peer, non-punitive initiative aimed at encouraging safe opioid prescribing. Now expanded to include benzodiazepines and sedatives.

Learn more »

WSMA’s new podcast to support safe prescribing of opioids and controlled substances.

Learn more »
stethoscope and prescription pad

Information on new state opioid prescribing requirements and state and federal opioid prescribing guidelines.

Learn more »

Get started prescribing buprenorphine with these resources.

Learn more »
Join or renew your membership today!