Association of Gabapentinoids With Opioid-Related Overdose in the Inpatient Setting: A Single Center Retrospective Case-Control Study.

Recent data suggest concomitant gabapentinoid use increases opioid-related overdose (ORO) risk; however, this association has not been well studied in the hospital setting. The primary objective of this study was to compare ORO risk, indicated by naloxone administration, in patients receiving opioids plus gabapentinoids versus opioids alone. In this retrospective case-control study of adults admitted to a large community hospital from 1/1/20 to 12/31/21, all cases (defined as patients who received naloxone more than 24 hours after admission) identified were matched 1:1 to randomly selected controls (defined as patients on opioids who did not receive naloxone).

Community pharmacists' counseling regarding nicotine replacement therapy: A secret shopper study.

Background: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a safe and effective non-prescription tobacco cessation treatment. While most community-based pharmacists periodically provide patient education regarding NRT, there is a gap in real-world evidence assessing the counseling provided.

Objectives: To assess community pharmacist counseling regarding NRT in a real-world setting.

Naloxone accessibility without an outside prescription from U.S. community pharmacies: A systematic review.

Background: Recent evidence has identified limited naloxone accessibility in community pharmacies.

Objectives: To summarize current literature regarding naloxone accessibility without an outside prescription from U.S.

Impact of a pharmacist-run refill and prior authorization program on physician workload.

Background: Pharmacist-led programs centralizing prescription renewals and prior authorization processing have been implemented within health care systems; however, their impact on physician efficiency and the perception of impact on workload are unknown.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to measure the change in physician efficiency score after implementation of the refill and prior authorization pilot program (RPAPP). Secondary objectives included changes in physician and staff perception of workload, changes in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Measures, and program productivity.

Polypharmacy prevalence in older adults seen in United States physician offices from 2009 to 2016.

Background/objectives: With an aging population suffering from increased prevalence of chronic conditions in the United States (U.S.), a large portion of these patients are on multiple medications.