Pharmacists’ Experiences With Cases of Suspected Drug Misuse: A Cross-Sectional Study

Virtually all participants reported suspected medication misuse, albeit in varying frequencies. Anxiolytics/sedatives, nasal decongestants, and opioids were the most common classes reported to be subject to potential drug misuse. Guidelines for handling suspected misuse cases are needed, informed by further research using structured data beyond pharmacist-reported incidents, such as pharmacy dispensing records, and hospital or emergency department data.