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Opioid Epidemic
Use this guide to find information about the opioid epidemic, solutions, research, and patient information.
Overview
Opioid Information
Population Issues
Health Professional Training
Pharmacists' Role
Pharmacy
In The News
Law Enforcement Information
Research Studies
Patient Information
Statistics
National Organizations
Pharmacy
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are state-run electronic databases used to track the prescribing and dispensing of controlled prescription drugs to patients.
A nationwide pharmacy chain responds to the opioid epidemic
Full text journal article about nationwide pharmacy chain Walgreens address opioid epidemic.
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/opioid-overdoses-are-rising-is-your-pharmacy-equipped
Full text article from Pharmacy Times 2020.
The Opioid Abuse and Misuse Epidemic: Implications for Pharmacists in Hospitals and Health Systems
Full text report from ASHP 2014.
In The News
CVS to Limit Opioid Prescriptions to 7-Day Supply
NBC News article from September 29, 2017
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