Reviewing state-mandated training requirements for naloxone-dispensing pharmacists

Expanding access to naloxone is crucial for mitigating the public health epidemic of opioid overdose deaths in America. Pharmacists now have greater independent authority to dispense naloxone to the public due to a wave of enhanced pharmacy naloxone access laws. It is unknown to what extent pharmacists are required to receive specialized training to serve in this capacity.

Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - April 5, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Andrew W. Roberts, Delesha M. Carpenter, Austin Smith, Kevin A. Look Source Type: research