
Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
Learn about the opioid epidemic and how healthcare providers can ensure safe and effective use of controlled substances to combat misuse and diversion. Stay informed!

About this course
While opioids and other controlled substances play an important role in pain and disease management for individuals suffering from a variety of debilitating chronic health conditions, they have also led to an unprecedented health crisis in the United States resulting in tens of thousands of overdose deaths each year. Health care providers who prescribe controlled substances, as well as pharmacists who dispense them, have an ethical duty to prescribe and dispense these medications in a safe and effective manner. They also have a legal obligation to comply with federal and state guidelines regarding controlled medications. The following course provides an overview of the opioid epidemic facing the United States as well as steps that prescribers and pharmacists can take to limit controlled substance misuse and diversion.
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Instructors

Jaimini Patel, RPh is a Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Scientist with over 20 years of experience. Jaimini has a strong background in regulatory compliance and documentation. With her meditech expertise, she also possesses in-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding hazardous drugs and is well-versed in the NIOSH Alert on antineoplastic drug exposure. Additionally, she has extensive experience in renal/kidney disease medication and pharmacokinetic dosing.
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