patients meet with their pharmacist in a private room, where they develop a therapist-like relationship with their pharmacists, which can be beneficial for patients who are too afraid or ashamed to seek help.
In Ottawa, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) met at the Opioid Conference and Summit last month to construct an integrative plan with other health professionals to manage opioid use. The plan includes updated guidelines for medical experts to improve their methods of management, using national drug monitoring systems, and giving pharmacists the authority to provide medication management of controlled substances.
While opioid addiction will be a pervasive issue for years to come, pharmacists across Canada are dedicated to handling painkiller abuse while making sure patients receive effective and responsible treatment.
“Canadian pharmacists are playing and will continue to play a critical role in helping to combat this crisis across the country,” Bursey said.
Author: Justin Kravcik
Justin Kravcik is a reporter for Addiction Now who covers breaking news. He previously worked as a reporter for Orange County Culture Magazine, where he covered human interest stories across Orange County. He also worked as a marketing copywriter for a Newport Beach-based law firm, where he wrote articles on current events and education. Contact Justin at justink@drugaddictionnow.com.
