Opioids: Strategies for Safe Use

Special guest Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the University of Rhode Island joins us to talk about opioid safety.Listen in as we discuss strategies for reducing risks with opioid use, including safe opioid dosing and identifying risky med combos.  And you’ll hear a review of the different opioid overdose reversal options as well as important counseling tips for all patients taking an opioid.   None of the speakers have anything to disclose. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.Claim CreditThe clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights: Chart: Equianalgesic Dosing of Opioids for Pain ManagementToolbox: Appropriate Opioid UseFAQ: Opioid Tapering: Tips for SuccessSend us Fan MailEmail us: [email protected] content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here.Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.