Pharmacists on the frontline: new study aims to curb opioid overdoses after jail

NCT ID NCT05776823

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether a pharmacist-led program could help people leaving jail get medications for opioid use disorder and prevent overdoses. 267 participants received overdose training, Narcan, and counseling before release, with follow-up at 6 months. The goal was to see if this approach improves treatment access and reduces racial differences in overdose rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pulaski County Regional Detention Center

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States

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