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With recent regulatory changes expanding who can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to deliver care to patients suffering with chemical dependence, turning the tide on one of Washington State’s most urgent public health crises.

Led by Drs. Clayton English, Jenny Arnold, Jenny Bacci and Ryan Hansen, the team will study how community pharmacies can become accessible, life-saving hubs for opioid use disorder treatment in the neighborhoods hit hardest by fentanyl overdoses. #OUD

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This new research provides fundamental evidence to support the expansion of pharmacy-based immunization services, reinforcing the role of pharmacists as key healthcare providers in ensuring timely and equitable access to pediatric care. #Vaccination #Vaccines #Research #ResearchImpact

While pharmacists in Washington state have been vaccinating children for over 40 years, many states still prohibit them from doing so.

The study found that commercially-insured children who received vaccinations at a pharmacy were just as likely – if not more likely – to attend their well-child visits on time.

Dr. Anirban Basu is professor of health economics and Stergachis family endowed director of #TheCHOICEInstitute at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.

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