Special Episode Sponsored by the Howard County (MD) Health Department.

Our conversation with Bethany DiPaula, Pharm D and Dixie Leikach, RPh is critically important. Both have worked extensively on expanding the knowledge of pharmacists on their role in reducing opioid overdoses. In this episode we discuss the State of Maryland’s Naloxone Standing order. We want to ensure that all pharmacists are aware of it, particularly dispensers.

Dr. Jinlene Chan Statewide Naloxone Standing Order - This is the official standing order document. Pharmacies may request a faxed copy by sending an email to mdh.naloxone@maryland.gov.

Statewide Naloxone Standing Order: Guidance for Pharmacists – This document provides detailed guidance and instructions for pharmacists when dispensing under the standing order.

Additional resources developed by our guests are available at https://bit.ly/2ZFF9X7 . Please also check out additional resources from the Maryland Department of Health and your local county health department Let’s help save lives!

Bethany DiPaula is a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Pharmacy. She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist and specializes in the management of substance use disorders.

Dixie Leikach is the owner of three community pharmacies in Maryland and also founder of non-profit PEER (Pharmacy Ethics Education and Resources). PEER is dedicated to working with pharmacy associations locally and nationally to promote education, leadership and mentorship. Dixie can be found on LinkedIn at Dixie Leikach.

005 Why Should you get Hired? | with Shelley Row pt 2

The PharmCastBy Maryland Pharmacists AssociationDec 15, 2019