What Can Pharmacists Do To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse?
With their specialized education in prescription medications, pharmacists are able to educate patients on the benefits and risks of prescription drug abuse and how to recognize the signs of addiction. Regardless of practice setting, pharmacists are able to:
- Provide education to patients on controlled substances, the correct use of medications, and the appropriate disposal of medications
- Check the Prescription Monitoring Program before filling controlled substances and update regularly
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare providers
- Recommend appropriate, less risky treatment plans
- Provide education to patients on controlled substances, the correct use of medications, and the appropriate disposal of medications
- Check the Prescription Monitoring Program before filling controlled substances and update regularly
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare providers
- Recommend appropriate, less risky treatment plans
To begin your effort in preventing prescription drug abuse, use these resources:
Prescription Monitoring Program
For more information on prescription drug abuse, its prevention, and its treatment, visit:
PainEDU.org
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Prescription Monitoring Program
For more information on prescription drug abuse, its prevention, and its treatment, visit:
PainEDU.org
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health