Combatting the opioid epidemic – The power of naloxone intervention in community pharmacy

Background: All individuals who pick up an opioid medication should receive the offer of naloxone. Innovative strategies to incorporate naloxone education into pharmacy workflow are needed; pharmacy personnel are valuable resources to identify and engage eligible patients. Act 139 has recently allowed naloxone to be dispensed using a standing order.
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Source Type: research