Treating opioid dependence through long-acting buprenorphine

Pharmacy practice: The dispensing and administration of long-acting buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence. By Dr Jacinta Johnson, BPharm(Hons) PhD FANZCAP (Edu., Research) FPS FSHP Learning Objectives After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to: understand the prevalence of opioid dependence and role pharmacies play in facilitating opioid agonist therapy in the Australian