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S3 E2: The Pharmacist & Buprenorphine
S3 E2: The Pharmacist & Buprenorphine
S3 E2: The Pharmacist & Buprenorphine
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Dr. Cheryl Viricola discusses the challenges pharmacists face with buprenorphine and offers solutions to enhance patient care on the Addiction Medicine Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Cheryl Viricola addresses misconceptions and challenges in dispensing buprenorphine, offering practical solutions for pharmacists.
- She highlights the factors affecting medication availability and advocates for regulatory clarity and collaborative communication to enhance patient access and care.
- Emphasis is placed on understanding the opiate crisis, developing harm-reduction strategies, and exploring educational opportunities to combat opioid use disorder.
- The significance of patient education, ongoing support, and the potential of physician-pharmacist collaboration in demystifying the treatment process is underscored.
- Healthcare professionals are equipped with essential knowledge and tools to improve patient care and contribute to the collective effort to combat opioid use disorder.
Disruptions to treatment with buprenorphine have serious consequences, especially as it relates to increasing the risk of overdose. So not only will you be helping to ensure the patient's safety, but you'll be supporting the patient's continuity of care while creating a positive experience that will help to continue them on their path to recovery.
Imagine walking into a pharmacy and seeing a medication that could save lives but is wrapped in layers of red tape and misconceptions. That's the reality for many pharmacists dealing with buprenorphine, a key treatment for opioid use disorder. In this episode of the Addiction Medicine Podcast, Dr. Cheryl Viricola, Director of Practice Advancement for the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, pulls back the curtain on these challenges and offers practical solutions to enhance patient care. Dr.
Viricola breaks down the barriers that pharmacists face, from prescription validity issues to regulatory hurdles, and highlights the importance of collaborative communication between healthcare providers. She also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to addiction medicine, focusing on harm-reduction strategies and the critical role of education. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in the complexities of addiction treatment, this episode offers valuable insights into how pharmacists can be pivotal in supporting patients on their journey to recovery.
Tune in to learn how understanding the opiate crisis, advocating for regulatory clarity, and fostering physician-pharmacist partnerships can make a real difference.