This dataset contains opioid-related deaths by age group. Opioid-related deaths include heroin and opioid analgesics mortalities.

Note: This dataset is no longer being updated. For continued updates related to this information, please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/opioid/#i_one. This dataset is a summary of inpatient discharges and outpatient visit data for opioid-related diagnosis. The data reflects selected diagnosis codes that include a range of poisonings by opiates, opium, heroin, methadone, and other related narcotics. Please refer to the data dictionary in the “About” section for information on the current data available.

Article 20-D of New York State Tax Law establishes an excise tax on the sale of opioids. In compliance with the Opioid Tax, each registrant (e.g., manufacturer, wholesaler, or outsourcing facility) shall provide a report to the Department of Health detailing all opioid transactions into or within New York State. For addtional information visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/oet/oetidx.htm