Updates on the Use of Naloxone for Opioid Reversal

Jessica M. Elste, PharmD, BCPS, Brianna M. Hudak, PharmD, BCACP, and Aneet Y. Ahluwalia

Author/Reviewer:

Jessica M. Elste, PharmD, BCPS—Author
Clinical Assistant Professor
Drug Information Group
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy

Brianna M. Hudak, PharmD, BCACP—Reviewer
Associate Director
UIC Medicaid Services
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice College of Pharmacy

Aneet Y. Ahluwalia, MD—Reviewer
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine
Director of Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service

Disclosure (s):
Drs. Elste, Hudak, and Ahluwalia, the planning committee members, and reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this knowledge-based activity, participating individuals should be able to:

  • Review local and national data on the opioid epidemic and use of naloxone
  • Compare formulations of naloxone available for reversal of opioid overdose
  • Describe the naloxone standing order and dispensing options in Illinois
  • Recognize and address barriers to naloxone access
Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioners Fee: Free
Release Date: June 6, 2024 Expiration Date: June 6, 2025
Estimated time to complete: 1.0 hour CE: 1.0 contact hour CME (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)

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How to Earn Credit:
Participants must complete the activity as described below in the Continuing Medical Education Statement by reading the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; participating in the entire knowledge-based activity consisting of reviewing the monograph, completion of the post-test (minimum score of 70% required; may be taken up to 3 times), activity evaluation, and estimating duration of time spent on the activity. A certificate of completion will be issued after all requirements as described are completed.

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