The Leading Provider of Resources for Pain Management and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
As a member of the interprofessional healthcare team, pharmacists use pain management plans to ensure that patients’ pain is appropriately managed, work with other providers to select the best possible therapies, monitor those therapies, educate the patient and other members of the team, and help identify the signs of substance use disorder.
ASHP is a leading provider of exceptional professional development, continuing education and practice resources which reinforce our commitment to elevating the vital role that pharmacist play as patient care providers.
OPIOIDS: HOW ASHP IS WORKING TO PROTECT PATIENTS
Urge policymakers to fully utilize pharmacists in the fight against OUD by:
- Encouraging states to adopt ASHP's model legislation empowering pharmacists on the care team to initiate therapy with MOUDs
- Urging state boards of pharmacy to adopt ASHP's model protocol to allow physicians to partner with pharmacists on the care team to manage opioid use and support patient treatment for OUD
- Recommending that the federal government utilize emergency authority to respond to the opioid epidemic by authorizing pharmacists in all states to expand access to MOUDs
Recommendations
ASHP’s Recommendations to the Federal Government to Address the Opioid Epidemic [PDF]
Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Program Gap Assessment Tool
The Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Program Gap Assessment Tool serves as a practical resource to help organizations determine how their site aligns with the best practice recommendations provided in the ASHP Guidelines on Preventing Diversion of Controlled Substances. Upon completion of the gap assessment, the results identify areas for improvement and allow the user to develop an action plan for their organization.
ASHP Pain Management/Opioid Resources and Products
Find the latest ASHP resources available related to opioids, medication for opioid use disorder, and pain management. ASHP is the leading provider of opioid related resources and we are dedicated to provide timely and important information to our members and customers.
Podcasts and Webinars
- [Podcast] Reframing the Conversation Surrounding Harm
- [Webinar] When Low is the Way to Go: The Skinny on Low-dose Buprenorphine Inductions
- [Webinar] Buprenorphine: Next Steps and Best Practices
- [Webinar] Mind the Gaps: Update on Best Practice Guidance to Mitigate Controlled Substance Diversion
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