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127 - Naloxone to the Rescue! Opioid Overdose Treatment and More
FromHelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast
127 - Naloxone to the Rescue! Opioid Overdose Treatment and More
FromHelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Mar 9, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we will discuss basic pharmacology and use of naloxone, available formulations, evidence for its effectiveness, and naloxone-related pharmacy management and regulations. Key Concepts Naloxone, available in various formulations, is a quick-acting opioid reversal agent approved for use in opioid overdose cases. Naloxone access laws are in place in the majority of the states allowing patients and caregivers to obtain the medication as well as administer naloxone. These access laws allow pharmacists to dispense naloxone to patients without individual prescriptions under prescriptive authority, standing/protocol orders, or collaborative agreements. Registration, training, education, and reporting requirements may vary per individual state. Despite such access laws, overall prescribing of naloxone per high-dose opioid prescriptions remain low. Not many studies are available, but some suggest these laws help reduce opioid overdose deaths and emergency department visits. Implementation and education about such laws need to be improved. References Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System. Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws. http://pdaps.org/datasets/laws-regulating-administration-of-naloxone-1501695139 Naloxone finder. https://www.getnaloxonenow.org/#getnaloxone Illinois Department of Public Health. Naloxone. https://www.dph.illinois.gov/naloxone Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/medications-counseling-related-conditions/naloxone A Way Out. https://www.opioidinitiative.org/awayout
Released:
Mar 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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