Tag: naloxone
TPA Announces Standing Order Authorizing Texas Pharmacists to Provide Naloxone
The Texas Pharmacy Association responds to the escalating opioid overdose epidemic by announcing the implementation of an expansive physician-authorized “standing […]
WellCare, Kentucky Pharmacists Association Partner on Naloxone Access
The Kentucky Pharmacists Association and WellCare are now making it easier for the community to get access to naloxone atomizers. […]
How Are Pharmacists Providing Naloxone to Patients?
Rhode Island and Massachusetts have started to position pharmacists to play an essential role in drug addiction treatment through collaborative practice agreements […]
Maryland Pharmacists Can Dispense Naloxone Without a Prescription
Maryland pharmacists can now dispense naloxone to individuals without a prescription. However, persons obtaining the drug must be trained and […]
Naloxone Access: A Practical Guideline for Pharmacists
Drug overdoses are occurring at an alarming rate in the United States. Most overdoses have been linked to opioid analgesics, […]