THE opioid addiction crisis is
placing pharmacists in “tough
situations” according to a report in
STAT News.
The article details US pharmacies
robbed so many times owners are
forced to instil siren-and-strobe light
security systems.
Federal data shows more
than 4 million Americans abuse
prescription painkillers with
pharmacists increasingly called
upon to play “drug cop”- turning
away abusers, rejecting phony
prescriptions and protecting their
medications from criminals.
“People say, ‘It’s not fun. It’s not
what I signed on for.’ But the way
I see it, it’s what I’m supposed
to do. I’m entrusted with these
chemicals,” Texas pharmacist Joe
Harmison told STAT.
The expectation pharmacists act
as watchdogs is controversial.
Some worry that they’ll hurt
legitimate patients by denying
them medication they desperately
need while challenging criminals
can endanger themselves or staff.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 15 Feb 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 15 Feb 16
RESEARCHERS at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are advancing a novel drug delivery system that could potentially eliminate the need for injections to treat various chronic diseases.
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