Original research
by
Mercer, Fiona et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
UK
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This qualitative study investigated views on a naloxone intervention for people prescribed high-strength opioids for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) delivered via community pharmacies.
Findings/Key points
While patients had low overdose knowledge and did not see themselves as being at risk of opioid overdose, they were receptive to naloxone use and positive about the proposed intervention.
Design/methods
Convenience sample
Keywords
Chronic pain
Harm reduction
About pharmacists
Barriers and enablers
