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

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.

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Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
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2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dadr.2026.100413
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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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Barriers and facilitators to methadone dispensing for opioid use disorder in community pharmacies: A scoping review

Caroline M Shubel, Delesha M. Carpenter, Grace Marley, Mary Ava Nunnery
Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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Barriers and facilitators to methadone dispensing for opioid use disorder in community pharmacies: A scoping review

Caroline M Shubel, Delesha M. Carpenter, Grace Marley, Mary Ava Nunnery
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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.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence ReportsVol. 18
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US), Research for Action (US), Coastal Area Health Education Center (US), University of North Carolina at Asheville (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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