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.
Keywords: state; prescribe naloxone; state laws; pharmacists prescribe ... See more keywords
State laws and policies to reduce opioid-related harm: A qualitative assessment of PDMPs and naloxone programs in ten U.S. States
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.12.014
Abstract: As the magnitude of the opioid epidemic grew in recent years, individual states across the United States of America enacted myriad policies to address its complications. We conducted a qualitative examination of the structure, successes,… read more here.
Keywords: state; pdmps naloxone; state laws; opioid epidemic ... See more keywords
State Laws Governing Syringe Services Programs and Participant Syringe Possession, 2014-2019
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DOI: 10.1177/0033354920921817
Abstract: Objective Law is an important factor in the diffusion of syringe services programs (SSPs). This study measures the current status of, and 5-year change in, state laws governing SSP operations and possession of syringes by… read more here.
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State-by-State Variability in Adolescent Privacy Laws.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053458
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Health care providers managing the complex health needs of adolescents must comply with state laws governing adolescent consent and right to privacy. However, these laws vary. Our objectives were to summarize consent and privacy… read more here.
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