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Lawfully Addicted: Chain Pharmacy's Role in Our Opioid Epidemic | Ray Carlson, R.Ph., Author
March 20, 2023

Lawfully Addicted: Chain Pharmacy's Role in Our Opioid Epidemic | Ray Carlson, R.Ph., Author

Host Mike Koelzer speaks with pharmacist Ray Carlson about the impact of chain pharmacies on the opioid epidemic The discussion centers on the challenges faced by chain pharmacists in complying with federal laws designed to prevent the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, specifically the OBRA 90 law Ray argues that chain pharmacies have diminished the value of dispensing and introduced metrics, making it difficult for pharmacists to follow the law The importance of pharmacists' adherence to ...