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S5 E4: Expanding MOUD Access: Prescriber–Pharmacy Collaboration in Practice

August 20, 2025 • Governor's Institute • Season 5 • Episode 4

In this episode, host Cheryl Viracola, Director of Practice Advancement with the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, speaks with Dr. Vera Reinstein and Dr. Charles McCormick about how prescribers and pharmacists can work together to expand access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

They explore how collaborative care models make treatment more accessible, the role of prescribers in initiating partnerships, and practical steps to build these connections.

Listeners will also learn about the PhARM-OUD Guideline and resources that support both providers and pharmacists in improving patient care.

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