National Survey Exploring Drug Screening in Pharmacy Programs
Patricia L Darbishire1,2, Patricia S Devine3, Alexa J Proctor1
1Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, Indiana.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|May 9, 2019
Summary
Implementing drug screening programs in pharmacy schools can deter substance misuse among students. Schools with drug screening reported fewer substance-related incidents compared to those without.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Pharmacy students face unique pressures that may increase the risk of substance misuse.
- Understanding the prevalence and nature of substance-related incidents is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the current landscape of drug screening programs in US pharmacy schools.
- To determine the frequency and types of substance misuse incidents among pharmacy students.
- To assess the relationship between drug screening policies and incident rates.
Main Methods:
- A web-based and paper survey was distributed to administrators at 135 US pharmacy programs.
- Data were collected on drug screening requirements, policies, procedures, and reported substance-related incidents.
- Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- A 73% response rate was achieved from 98 participating programs.
- 61% of programs have implemented urine drug screening, most commonly a 10-panel screen.
- Schools without drug screening reported twice as many substance-related incidents (alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, benzodiazepines) per student compared to those with screening.
Conclusions:
- Drug screening programs appear to be an effective deterrent against inappropriate substance use in pharmacy students.
- Findings provide valuable data for pharmacy administrators considering the implementation or enhancement of drug screening initiatives.
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