Management of opioid overdose in a community setting

Evidence from Australian research highlights that pharmacist-led naloxone interventions significantly improve overdose response and survival rates, reinforcing the pharmacist’s role as a critical contributor to reducing opioid-related mortality. By Dr Sonal Patel BPharm, GCPH, PhD, MACP Learning objectives After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to: describe the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose;