These 2016 guidelines from the West Virginia Attorney General’s provide recommendations for pharmacists dispensing prescriptions for opioids for pain. The best practice recommendations cover how to check West Virginia’s Controlled Substance Monitoring Program, how to verify legitimacy of the patient and prescription, how to evaluate the safety and appropriateness of the prescription and dose, how to educate patients about opioid safety, and how to inform patients about appropriate use of naloxone for opioid overdose.
Funding Source: West Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Best Practices for Dispensing Opioids in West Virginia
A guide to best practices in dispensing opioids from West Virginia's Attorney General