Bridging the Gap: Prescribing and Optimizing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Across the Spectrum of Care From Primary to Acute Care

Broadcast Date: January 8, 2026

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

A highlight from exceptional sessions at the 2025 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, this episode explores how pharmacists can bridge gaps in care for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), highlighting strategies for prescribing and optimizing medications for OUD across primary, ambulatory, and acute care settings. We will discuss real-world examples, emerging practices like microdosing and direct-to-inject techniques, and ways pharmacists can make a tangible difference in improving patient outcomes.

SPEAKERS

Autumn Pinard, PharmD, MBA
Director, Member Relations, ASHP
Lawrence Chang, PharmD, APh, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES
Clinical Pharmacist, County of Santa Clara Health System

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The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

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