Tue, Oct 27
|Live Virtual Zoom Training
Berks Co. Pharmacist Training: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Learn about evidence for Medication Assisted Treatment, the impact of stigma, and strategies for improving access.
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Time & Location
Oct 27, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Virtual Zoom Training
About the Event
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Berks County pharmacists and pharmacy staff are invited to a training on medications for opioid use disorder, presented by Daniel Ventricelli, PharmD, MPH, a pharmacist/faculty member of the University of Sciences College of Pharmacy. The training will:
- Summarize the scientific evidence supporting the appropriate use of medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
- Recognize the importance of collaborative working relationships among prescribers and pharmacists.
- Discuss results of a survey of Pennsylvania community pharmacists exploring the behavioral intentions to dispense buprenorphine containing medications.
- Discuss strategies for addressing stigma and obstacles to improving access to medications for opioid use disorder.