Responsible Opioid Stewardship Across Populations: Optimizing Alternatives and Mitigating Risks

Expert colleagues explore responsible opioid management strategies and discuss addressing biases affecting prescribing practices across demographics and replacing stigmatizing language to improve patient outcomes; they also review practical approaches to creating ethical, equitable, and patient-centered opioid stewardship programs.

Experts discuss the nuances of using opioid-related terminology in medical documentation and patient counseling, providing insights on avoiding stigmatizing language, fostering patient trust, and addressing the impact on adherence.

Stephanie Abel, PharmD, BCPS, and Megan Mitchell, PharmD, MS, discuss pharmacist roles in combating biases, fostering collaboration with prescribers, and implementing strategies for effective opioid stewardship.

A panel of experts share insights on overcoming challenges in responsible opioid prescribing and explore emotional responses, aversion to change, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the opioid crisis.

Health care professionals discuss navigating challenges in opioid management, emphasizing a patient-centric approach, and address barriers and differences among opioid misuse, abuse, and use disorder.

Experts discuss opioid use with a focus on validated assessment tools, monitoring strategies, and risk mitigation practices, delving into the complexities of pain scales and emphasizing the need for functional assessments.

Experts explore using technology and data analytics to enhance opioid stewardship programs, addressing challenges health care professionals face, and providing strategies for effective patient care, leveraging data, and fostering supportive environments.

Experts discuss advantages of prefilled syringes in opioid delivery—reducing errors, enhancing safety, and minimizing waste—while providing insights on optimizing dosage forms.

Experts explore the cost-saving benefits of single-dose prefilled syringes over vials—reducing waste, improving workflow, and enhancing patient care.

A panel of experts analyze the impact of prefilled syringes on workflows across diverse patient populations, emphasizing cost savings, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Health care providers discuss how prefilled syringes reduce diversion risks, enhance waste management, and offer cost-effective solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Experts review comprehensive strategies to enhance patient safety and responsible opioid management across assessment, monitoring, alternatives, and collaboration.