Prescription Opioid Misuse among Rural Community Pharmacy Patients: Pilot Study for Screening and Implications for Future Practice and Research

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Examines rural and urban community pharmacy patients in Pennsylvania to describe and compare patterns of opioid medication misuse. Identifies demographic and risk factors associated with rural and urban opioid medication misuse. Includes demographic statistics by rural and urban areas, such as education, employment status, and misuse behaviors. Offers recommendations to address opioid medication misuse.

Gerald T. Cochran, Rafael J. Engel, Valerie J. Hruschak, Ralph E. Tarter

Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 30(5), 498-505

10/2017

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