Pharmacists on the frontline: new study aims to cut opioid overdose deaths after prison
NCT ID NCT05776823
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a pharmacist-led program could help people leaving jail get treatment for opioid use disorder and prevent overdoses. Participants received overdose training, Narcan nasal spray, counseling, and referrals to medication treatment after release. The goal was to see if this approach improves treatment access and reduces racial differences in overdose rates.
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Pulaski County Regional Detention Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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