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NACDS Comments to SAMHSA Highlight the Critical Role of Pharmacies in Expanding Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services Call on SAMHSA to help ensure that the regulatory framework for medications for opioid use disorder treatment continues to accommodate evolving practice models that deliver treatment services in new and innovative ways – and in different patient care settings

admin2023-02-16T14:22:46-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug Safety, Drug_Abuse, Pharmacy_Value|

Call on SAMHSA to help ensure that the regulatory framework for medications for opioid use disorder treatment continues to accommodate evolving practice models that deliver treatment services in new and innovative ways – and in different patient care settings.

In Case You Missed It: White House Celebrates End of X-Waiver Requirement, NACDS-Backed Law Change Included in December Omnibus Bill

admin2023-01-26T09:19:50-05:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse, Drug_Safety|

A White House ceremony on Tuesday marked the end of the “X-waiver” requirement.

NACDS Backs “Partial Fill” Concept to Curb Opioid Abuse, Makes Recommendations to DEA for Success of New Rule Goal is careful use of prescription opioids and reduction of quantity of unused controlled substances that could be diverted or abused

admin2021-02-03T15:03:35-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse|

Goal is careful use of prescription opioids and reduction of quantity of unused controlled substances that could be diverted or abused.

NACDS Urges Mandatory Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Comments to DEA call electronic prescribing an “important tool to improve patient health outcomes and combat the misuse, abuse, and diversion of controlled substances”

admin2020-06-26T15:19:44-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse|

NACDS is urging the DEA to make electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS) mandatory.

DEA Drug Take Back Day Backed by NACDS NACDS stresses importance of diverse opioid disposal options and a comprehensive approach to opioid-abuse prevention

admin2019-10-25T09:05:18-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse|

NACDS stresses the importance of diverse opioid disposal options and a comprehensive approach to opioid-abuse prevention, while caring for those in pain.

During Pharmacists Month, NACDS Affirms Commitment to Opioid Abuse Prevention and Pain Care NACDS deploying its 30-second message regarding pharmacy’s commitment, and recognizing pharmacists’ dedication, to serve as part of the solution

admin2019-09-24T13:59:37-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse, Public_Relations|

NACDS is deploying its 30-second message regarding pharmacy’s commitment, and recognizing pharmacists’ dedication, to serve as part of the solution.

DEA ARCOS Data Release: NACDS Statement on Pharmacy’s Commitment as Part of the Solution to Opioid Abuse

admin2019-07-17T09:35:07-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse|

NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, issued a statement regarding pharmacies' long-standing and ongoing commitment as part of the opioid-abuse solution.

Drug Take Back Day–April 27–and a New Education Campaign

admin2019-04-25T12:19:13-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse, Drug_Safety, FDA|

Saturday, April 27 marks the DEA's National Drug Take Back Day. In the lead-up to that event, the FDA just launched a drug safety campaign aimed at opioid abuse prevention.

DEA’s Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 27

admin2018-10-25T10:04:00-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: DEA, Drug_Safety|

The DEA's 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place this Saturday, October 27.

14th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day—Saturday, October 28

admin2017-10-19T16:15:08-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: DEA, Drug_Safety|

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 14th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, October 28. Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse and medications.

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