Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2543473 | Journal of the American Pharmacists Association | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
SEPs have demonstrated a clear effect in improving the health outcomes of IDUs by decreasing the transmission of blood-borne disease and lowering high-risk injecting behaviors. Despite conflicting support for SEPs at both the federal and local levels, pharmacists can play a pivotal role in the health of IDUs by providing sound medical advice and, in some states, acting as an alternative channel for obtaining clean syringes. Efforts should continue to focus on educating pharmacists about this role and how their individual actions can benefit the health of the entire population.
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Authors
Alkiviadis G. PharmD, Andrea J. PharmD, Maria M. PharmD,