Finally! Some encouraging news coming from the frontline of the opioid overdose crisis. Naloxone nasal spray has been approved as…
Co-dispensing Naloxone with Tramadol
We have previously opined on appropriate use of naloxone in the hospice setting and the questionable policies of some nursing…
Is naloxone availability and use appropriate for the hospice setting?
As healthcare professionals it is important to advocate for ethical, responsible (safe), and quality care for patients. Involvement of the…
Numbskulls, Naloxone, and Nursing Homes
Intro to Apathy As of July 1, 2018, all fire extinguishers will be removed from adult living facilities, assisted living…
NOverdose Sparkles on Independence Day
It’s no secret that the media, politicians and several support groups are hopping on the bandwagon to vocalize concerns about…
Problems Associated with the Rising Costs of Naloxone and Plausible Solutions
Pending publication in Pharmacy Times Online is the following, hyperlink to come… In the recent New England Journal of Medicine…
Naloxone Distribution and Accessibility is a Dismal Failure
…but there is help on the way! While local communities and politicians continue to wave their naloxone access flags at…
Are You Kidding ME?
When I reflect on the beautiful state of Maine (ME), I imagine quaint New England towns, the beautiful ocean waters…
Not Just for Drug Addicts: Evzio, OxyContin, and Chainsaw
What do OxyContin, Evzio, and a chainsaw have in common? Continue reading about an honest mistake, and you will see.…
Preventing Opioid Overdose Deaths with Evzio
Recently there has been much hype surrounding the so-called “opioid epidemic”. Politicians are sounding the alarm and declaring a State…