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S5 E4: Expanding MOUD Access: Prescriber–Pharmacy Collaboration in Practice
S5 E4: Expanding MOUD Access: Prescriber–Pharmacy Collaboration in Practice
S5 E4: Expanding MOUD Access: Prescriber–Pharmacy Collaboration in Practice
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Explore how pharmacy-prescriber collaborations are expanding access to opioid use disorder treatments in this insightful podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Collaborative care models can improve treatment access in rural areas.
- Pharmacists play a key role in administering long-acting injections.
- Partnerships allow healthcare providers to focus on diagnosis and prescription.
- Reimbursement challenges need addressing for sustainable pharmacy services.
- Resources like NC Pharmacy Locator help connect providers with local pharmacies.
This collaborative model does not happen without the prescriber requesting this collaboration.
If you're curious about how pharmacists and prescribers are teaming up to improve access to medication for opioid use disorder, this episode of the Addiction Medicine Podcast is right up your alley. Hosted by Cheryl Viracola, the Director of Practice Advancement at the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, this episode brings together two experts, Dr. Vera Reinstein and Dr. Charles McCormick, to shed light on the collaboration between pharmacies and prescribers.
They discuss how these partnerships can make treatments more accessible, especially in rural areas where healthcare resources are scarce. Dr. Reinstein explains how recent changes in pharmacy practice allow specially trained pharmacists to administer long-acting injections for opioid use disorder, transforming how patients receive care. This collaborative model ensures that pharmacies work closely with prescribers to manage treatment plans and track patient progress.
It's a win-win situation – pharmacists get to flex their skills while prescribers focus on diagnosing and prescribing. Dr. McCormick shares the success stories from pilot projects, highlighting improved abstinence rates and patient satisfaction. He also talks about overcoming barriers like reimbursement challenges and the need for specialized contracts to purchase medications. The episode is packed with practical advice on building these partnerships, including using resources like the NC Pharmacy Locator website to connect with local pharmacies offering specialised services.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in addiction medicine, this episode offers valuable insights into expanding access to life-saving treatments. Why not dive into this conversation and see how collaboration is paving the way for better healthcare? You'll find plenty of nuggets of wisdom that could change how you view pharmacy-prescriber relationships.