Video

Increased Opioid Usage

In the first in a series of videos on regulation of hydrocodone combination products, Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, discusses the dramatic increase in the use of opioids in the United States.

In this video, Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, professor and vice chair at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, discusses the dramatic increase in the use of opioids in the United States. This is the first in a series of videos in which Dr. McPherson argues in favor of categorizing hydrocodone combination products as Schedule II drugs. Jeff Fudin, PharmD, will argue against doing so. (Drs. McPherson and Fudin were assigned to take these positions for a session at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2013 Midyear Clinical Meeting in Orlando, and their arguments do not necessarily reflect their personal positions on the issue.)

These videos were filmed at the ASHP 2013 Midyear Clinical Meeting in Orlando.

Newsletter

Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights.

Related Videos
Tired scared retiree man holding chest with anginal symptoms, pallor and diaphoresis at home. Suffering male with cardiac origin pain, prexcordial pressure, arrhythmia risk, urgent medical attention - Image credit: DimaBerlin | stock.adobe.com
Image credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki | stock.adobe.com
Magnified bone marrow biopsy showing plasma cells with irregular nuclei and multiple myeloma tumor cells infiltrating normal hematopoietic tissue
Health and nutrition: the role of glp-1 in diabetes management with apple and syringe - Image credit: Thanayut | stock.adobe.com
Image credit: Dr_Microbe | stock.adobe.com
Image credit: K KStock | stock.adobe.com