Assessing the Effectiveness of a Consultant Pharmacist-Led Opioid Stewardship Protocol in Skilled Nursing Facilities.

More than 1.4 million adults in the United States live in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Opioids are prescribed to approximately 60% of skilled nursing residents, a primarily older patient population.

Expanding the accessibility of harm reduction services in the United States: Measuring the impact of an automated harm reduction dispensing machine.

Background: In 2021, approximately 107,622 Americans died from drug overdose in the United States. With overdose deaths rising rapidly, it is imperative that prevention efforts focus on expanding proven, evidence-based strategies to curb overdose death rates such as targeted naloxone distribution and syringe service programs (SSPs). The COVID-19 pandemic placed additional strain on SSPs, increasing the need for programs that minimize direct contact and potential COVID-19 exposure.