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