Buprenorphine Dispensing in an Epicenter of the U.S. Opioid Epidemic: A Case Study of the Rural Risk Environment in Appalachian Kentucky

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Explores buprenorphine dispensing practices among pharmacists in rural, Appalachian Kentucky, highlighting issues related to buprenorphine dispensing hesitancy. Identifies themes from interviews with 14 pharmacists operating in 12 rural, Appalachian Kentucky counties and discusses dispensing risk environment. Reviews factors influencing hesitancy, including national and state-level drug policy, stigma, and continuing impacts of the opioid epidemic.

Hannah LF Cooper, David H. Cloud, Patricia R. Freeman, et al.

International Journal of Drug Policy, 85, 102701

11/2020

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Access · Appalachia · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Pharmacy workforce · Policy · Prescription drug misuse · Statistics and data · Stigma · Kentucky