See what's trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy April issue.
The April 2024 issue of Total Pharmacy highlights the opioid epidemic as a significant public health concern, as well as the measures pharmacists can take to combat it. One of these measures includes communicating with patients to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder; a further story provides complementary strategies that pharmacists can implement to improve patient communication and education. Check out other top stories here.
To read these stories and more, download the PDF of the Total Pharmacy April 2024 issue here.
Tianeptine Misuse Raises Concerns Across US, but is Stigmatizing the Drug Helpful?
May 21st 2024Unregulated tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” has led to serious adverse effects. But while health officials warn the public about its potential dangers, others are concerned stigmatization could ruin any future chance of the drugs medicinal use.