Barriers and facilitators to methadone dispensing for opioid use disorder in community pharmacies: A scoping review

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Authors

Caroline M Shubel · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mary Ava Nunnery · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Grace Marley · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Delesha M. Carpenter · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract

The findings from this review can be used to address barriers and incorporate known facilitators into future protocols or practice of pharmacy-based methadone dispensing. Further research is needed to identify U.S. and state-specific anticipated needs for pharmacy-based methadone dispensing.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports

Volume 18, pp. 100413-100413

DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2026.100413

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