Publications by authors named "Jethro Pobre"
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003)
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- California has allowed pharmacists to prescribe certain medications, including naloxone, since 2014 to improve public health and address the opioid crisis.
- A study conducted in 2022 found that 43% of pharmacies in the rural Central Valley furnished naloxone, which is slightly higher than the 42.5% in urban areas reported in 2020.
- Barriers to furnishing naloxone included time constraints, costs to patients, stigma, and language difficulties, which suggests the need for policy changes to enhance access and education regarding opioid use.
