Hot Topics in Pharmacy: Breaking Down ASHP's New Statement on the Pharmacist's Role in Substance Use Disorder

Unhealthy substance use and substance use disorders remain major public health challenges in the United States. As evidence supporting medications for opioid use disorder continues to grow, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in managing substance use disorders, particularly by bridging primary care gaps in rural communities and healthcare deserts. This podcast explores how pharmacists are expanding access to care, leveraging telemedicine, collaborating across healthcare teams, and improving public health outcomes. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.