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Jaime Bridges, opioid outreach coordinator at Orlando Health, and Kris Smith, PharmD, clinical pharmacy specialist for internal medicine at Orlando Health and Orlando Regional Medical Center discuss how COVID-19 has affected the opioid crisis and what opioid-free pain management options are available as alternatives.

Experts Discuss How Pharmacists Can Help Fight Opioid Addiction

Tiger Balm is frequently used for the relief of back pain, joint pain, stiffness, sprains, and arthritis pain.

Daily OTC Pearl: Tiger Balm

IcyHot contains salicylate, an aspirin-like product.

Daily OTC Pearl: IcyHot

Their unique knowledge and skills assist the care team in evaluating and recommending ways to manage pain

Pharmacists Play Critical Role in Pain Assessment

Survey results show 81% think the psychoactive drug will play a role in chronic pain management.

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74% of Physicians Say They Would Recommend Cannabis If It Were Legal Federally

OTC Case Studies: Back Pain

Menthol works by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. 

OTC Pearl of the Day:  Mineral Ice

Serious on-the-job injury leads to chronic pain and permanent disability for construction worker.

Employer Must Cover Cost of Former Employee’s Medical Marijuana

Trolamine salicylate is a pain-relieving compound closely related to aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. 


Daily OTC Pearl: Aspercreme 10%

Pharmacists can encourage patients to ask prescribers about newly approved preventive therapies when appropriate.

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