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Angelina Vascimini1, Kevin Duane2, Stacey Curtis3
1Department of Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Research University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy, Tampa, Florida. ORCID: https:// orcid.org/0000-0003-0638-1214. Work completed while at the University of Florida Col-lege of Pharmacy.
Objective:
The opioid epidemic is frequently discussed including the staggering numbers involved with coprescribing opioids and benzodiazepines associated with death. Community pharmacists, with the help of a system intervention, have a unique opportunity to help reduce the coprescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids and reduce the associated risk of death.
Design:
A single center retrospective chart review was conducted after a system intervention was placed, as a quality improvement project, from November 2019 to May 2020.
Setting:
Independent community pharmacy.
Patients/Participants:
Data included demographics, dosing of each medication pre- and post-intervention, and naloxone status. Main outcome(s) measures: The primary outcome evaluated was reduction in dose/discontinuation of these prescriptions. The secondary outcome evaluated was the number of naloxone prescriptions ordered per protocol and picked up.
Results:
The primary outcome did not show statistical difference; however, the secondary outcomes showed statistical significance.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, community pharmacists, with the help of evolving technologies, can reduce harm associated with the coprescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids.
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