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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