2023 February Coffee Chat-February 2023 Coffee Chat

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Some of the discussion participants mentioned the use of Narcan as an important consideration in the context of prescribing opioids for hospice patients. They highlighted the potential benefits of having Narcan readily available in the home to address any risk of overdose or adverse reactions. They also mentioned that Narcan can be important for patients who may be at risk of becoming addicted to opioids. There was also mention of a recommendation to the FDA for making Narcan available over the counter. Overall, the participants emphasized the importance of ensuring patient safety and tailoring medication prescriptions to individual patient needs.

Keywords

Narcan

prescribing opioids

hospice patients

overdose risk

adverse reactions

addiction risk

home availability

FDA recommendation

patient safety