A pharmacist-led program to reduce opioid misuse in community pharmacies
Prescription Opioid Misuse: A Pharmacist-Led Intervention at Point of Service Efficacy Trial
This study is looking at how well training pharmacists to check for and help with prescription opioid misuse works compared to regular medication advice, all to make our communities safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11016939 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a community pharmacy-based intervention aimed at reducing the misuse of prescription opioids. It focuses on training pharmacists to screen patients for opioid misuse and provide brief interventions at the point of medication dispensing. The study will compare the effectiveness of this pharmacist-led intervention against standard medication counseling to determine which approach better mitigates opioid misuse. By leveraging the existing pharmacy infrastructure, the research aims to create a sustainable model for addressing opioid misuse in the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are prescribed opioids and may be at risk for misuse.
Not a fit: Patients who are not prescribed opioids or do not have a history of opioid misuse may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in opioid misuse among patients, improving overall public health and safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for pharmacist-led interventions in managing medication misuse, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cochran, Gerald T. — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Cochran, Gerald T.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.