Commentary
par
Gao, Flora
Date de publication
2017
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Support pharmacists in naloxone provision, overdose prevention, etc.
Constatations/points à retenir
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.
Mots clés
Overdose
Hesitancy of prescribers
About pharmacists
