Death with Dignity Act Prescription Statistics 2025

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:18:45 +0000
Healthcare

The Oregon Health Authority released its 28th annual report on the Death with Dignity Act, showing prescriptions for lethal medications increased approximately 5% from 609 to 637 in 2025. Deaths from DWDA drug ingestion totaled 400, a 5% decrease from 421 in 2024, though officials expect this number may rise as death certificates are finalized.