Aegis's Clinical Update Webinar

Register for Aegis's Clinical Update Webinar
Increase in Drug Overdoses Due to Synthetic Opioids During the COVID-19 Pandemic
[Duration: 15 minutes]
Following the webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Describe how the COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenge for vulnerable populations- especially those battling with opioid use disorder and the increase in fatalities since the pandemic began.
- Discuss how the stay-at-home orders put in place to battle the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately increase social isolation, anxiety, and depression which has been linked to increase in drug abuse.
- Describe the collaborative approach recommended by the CDC to provide access to essential services, ensure complete patient care, and address the needs of vulnerable populations.
Presented by:
John Maneno, Pharm.D., Aegis Sciences Corporation
Clinical Pharmacist Fellow | Drug Information