Tag: opioid epidemic
Allied Against Opioid Abuse Launches Pharmacy Toolkit
To help pharmacists engage and educate their patients about their rights, risks and responsibilities related to prescription opioids, NASPA and […]
House Bill Proposes Nationwide Prescription Safety Alert System
The House of Representatives introduced legislation last week aimed at protecting patients from opioid overuse. The Analyzing and Leveraging Existing […]
Nebraska Declares Drug Overdose Awareness Week
Nebraska has declared the last week of August “Drug Overdose Awareness Week” as part of the state’s initiative to remove […]
State Associations Join Forces to Fight Opioid Epidemic
The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) announced last week that it has joined a task force to promote safe medication practices […]
Survey Suggests Most Consumers Keep Unused Opioids for Future Use
A recent survey commissioned by Allied Against Opioid Abuse (AAOA) reports that 89% of patients who keep their unused prescription […]
CVS Health Recognizes President’s Opioid Epidemic Declaration
CVS Health has issued a statement following President Trump’s declaration of a public health emergency to end the opioid epidemic. CVS […]