Implementation of a North Dakota opioid misuse and overdose prevention program in West Virginia

Journal of American Pharmacists Association

Abstract

Background

Pharmacy has an important role in combating the opioid epidemic. However, there is a need for more consistency of programs and evidence-based practices across the country.

Objectives

To describe how an evidence-based opioid misuse and overdose prevention program that originated in North Dakota was implemented in West Virginia and to compare program results between the two states including pharmacist interventions and patient screening for opioid misuse and overdose.

Practice description

This advancement in practice took place in participating North Dakota and West Virginia community pharmacies.

Practice innovation

An evidence-based program that originated in North Dakota was implemented in West Virginia. The details of this collaboration are outlined in this manuscript.

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