Pharmacists on the frontline: new study aims to cut opioid overdose deaths after prison

NCT ID NCT05776823

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Drug Overdose Harm Reduction opiate dependence poisoning acute opioid poisoning prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pulaski County Regional Detention Center

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States