Pharmacy Times October 22, 2024
Pharmacists are positioned to combat the opioid crisis through educating the public and advocating for policy changes to enable harm reduction strategies.
Timothy D Fensky, RPh, DPh, FACA, director of operations at Advanced Wellness Pharmacy and chairperson at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, emphasizes the crucial role pharmacists can play in addressing the opioid crisis through education, advocacy, and collaboration. He stresses the importance of Opioid Awareness Month as an opportunity to educate the public and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Pharmacists are encouraged to educate themselves, their patients, and the broader community to dispel common misconceptions, such as viewing addiction as a moral failing or believing it only affects low-income populations. Beyond education, Fensky highlights...
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