ANNAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and the Maryland Office of Overdose Response launched a new public dashboard today that lets Marylanders track how opioid settlement dollars are being received, distributed and invested across the state.
The interactive Prescription Opioid Settlement Dashboard provides a clear overview of funds the state has received and is expected to receive over the next decade-plus from legal settlements with prescription opioid manufacturers, distributors and retail pharmacies. It also details how those dollars are shared between state and local governments and used to support evidence-based programs addressing substance use disorder and preventing overdoses.
“Behind every dollar is a person, a family, and a community that has felt the impact of the overdose crisis,” said Lt. Governor Aruna Miller. “This dashboard reflects our commitment to honoring those experiences with transparency and accountability. By making this information accessible to the public, we are helping ensure these settlement dollars are invested intentionally, responsibly, and in ways that create meaningful change for Marylanders.”
Maryland expects to receive more than $747 million over the next 15 years through finalized settlements. As of fiscal year 2025, the state has received approximately $245.8 million. Nearly $170 million has already gone to or is available for use by counties, cities and towns across the state, with more distributions planned.
Southern Maryland counties — Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s — receive direct shares of these funds to support local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. The dashboard allows residents in these counties to see how their local governments plan to use the money for programs such as expanded access to medication for opioid use disorder, harm reduction services, youth prevention initiatives and recovery support.
“We owe it to the communities across Maryland that have borne the brunt of this crisis to use the funds as effectively and transparently as possible,” said Maryland Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller. “The new dashboard highlights Maryland’s commitment to supporting proven and effective strategies that can reduce overdoses and increase access to life-saving care. And while not unlimited, these funds can be a difference maker in our efforts to save lives.”
The dashboard was created under House Bill 798 and Senate Bill 589, passed during the 2025 legislative session. The Maryland Office of Overdose Response and the Maryland Department of Health were tasked with developing and maintaining the tool to promote transparency and oversight.
The dashboard also provides an overview of Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund, established in 2019 to receive state-level settlement proceeds. State law requires that these funds be used only to address the harms of the opioid and overdose crisis and cannot replace existing program funding.
Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani emphasized the collaborative effort. “Ensuring that Marylanders who have been impacted by the opioid crisis have access to world-class care for substance use disorders remains one of our top priorities,” she said. “This is why I’m proud that the Maryland Department of Health is collaborating to support the launch of this dashboard. It highlights the efforts that state and local partners are making to increase access to care, as well as what we can achieve through collaboration with state and local partners.”
The tool was designed and built in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health’s Data Office, which also maintains the state’s Overdose Data Dashboard. It will be updated each fall after local jurisdictions submit mandatory annual expenditure reports in August.
Local governments must submit plans showing how they intend to use the funds in their communities. The dashboard gives Marylanders easy access to those local plans.
The initiative is part of Maryland’s broader Serious About Safety and overdose response efforts. The funds support evidence-based strategies including treatment, prevention, harm reduction and recovery services.
Southern Maryland residents can use the dashboard to view spending in their counties and hold local officials accountable. Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties have already begun allocating portions of their shares toward community-based programs.
