Originally published by our sister publication, Pharmacy Practice News
An opioid use disorder (OUD) initiative led by emergency department (ED) pharmacists contributed to a decrease in OUD-related ED visits at Boston Medical Center (BMC) over three years, even as such visits were on the rise nationwide, according to a study presented at the ASHP 2021 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, held virtually.
The initiative focused on improving access to medications for OUD (MOUD)—as