State laws that authorize pharmacists to prescribe naloxone are associated with increased naloxone dispensing in retail pharmacies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109012
Abstract: BACKGROUND The opioid crisis in the United States continues to worsen. Several states have passed laws granting pharmacists the authority to independently prescribe (not just dispense) naloxone. Since pharmacists are accessible healthcare providers, enhancing their… read more here.
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Hormonal contraception prescribing by pharmacists: 2019 update.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2020.01.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Empowering pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives could help alleviate barriers such as the accessibility of medical centers and the availability, inconvenience, and cost of appointments. Several states have enacted legislation authorizing pharmacists to prescribe hormonal… read more here.
Keywords: pharmacists 2019; pharmacists prescribe; 2019 update; contraception prescribing ... See more keywords