North Carolina pharmacists' willingness to sell fentanyl test strips: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although fentanyl test strips (FTS) can accurately determine the presence of fentanyl in unregulated substances, access to FTS remains limited. This study aimed to examine North Carolina community pharmacists' attitudes and willingness to engage in various behaviors related to FTS sales and distribution.

Methods

A convenience sample of community pharmacists completed an online survey that assessed: (1) comfort initiating an FTS conversation; (2) willingness to sell FTS, distribute FTS instructions, counsel on FTS, refer patients to harm reduction organizations, and advertise FTS; (3) perceived barriers and benefits of selling FTS; and (4) interest in FTS training. Data were collected from March to May 2022. Descriptive statistics were calculated.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Marley GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9875410 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature