Identifying barriers to dispensing naloxone: A survey of community pharmacists in North Carolina

Community pharmacists in North Carolina would like to receive additional training regarding naloxone and opioid overdose. Given the statistically significant positive correlation between knowledge concerning naloxone and opioid overdose and willingness to dispense naloxone, it is possible that increased pharmacist training could lead to increased willingness to dispense naloxone under the statewide standing order. These results can be used in a meaningful way to determine the best ways to better educate pharmacists on naloxone and improve patient access to this life-saving medication.