The essential role of pharmacists in the opioid crisis

Commentary
by
Gao, Flora

Release Date

2017

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Support pharmacists in naloxone provision, overdose prevention, etc.

Findings/Key points

Information about opioid medications, overdoses and stewardship. Pharmacists can help save lives, and reduce health care costs. They can answer questions about reducing the risk of overdose, what to do in case of an overdose, and where to seek help with addiction management services. Many pharmacies offer addiction management services, such as by dispensing methadone, buprenorphine, and naloxone.

Keywords

Overdose
Hesitancy of prescribers
About pharmacists