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* Identify [http://lawatlas.org/datasets/syringe-policies-laws-regulating-non-retail-distribution-of-drug-parapherna state laws] regarding pharmacies and OTC syringe purchasing
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* Create and conduct training for pharmacists to dispel stigma around injection drug use
 
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* Identify pharmacies selling OTC syringes and which ones distribute prevention information
 
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* Distribute materials for purcharsers of OTC syringes including: information on how to access drug treatment and HIV and HCV testing and treatment, as well as information about safe syringe disposal
 
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* Create map for community with location of pharmacies that sell OTC syringes
 
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*Identify [http://lawatlas.org/datasets/syringe-policies-laws-regulating-non-retail-distribution-of-drug-parapherna state laws] regarding pharmacies and OTC syringe purchasing
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** Encourage the pharmacies you work with to sell syringes, based on patient need.
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** If your healthcare center is able, consider donating sterile syringes, biohazard containers, alcohol pads or safer sex supplies to syringe exchange programs.
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*Identify pharmacies selling OTC syringes and which ones distribute prevention information
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* [[Coalition Partner - Local Health Department|Local Health Department]]
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*Distribute materials for purcharsers of OTC syringes including: information on how to access drug treatment and HIV and HCV testing and treatment, as well as information about safe syringe disposal
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 5 February 2019

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Potential Actions

  • Identify state laws regarding pharmacies and OTC syringe purchasing
  • Create and conduct training for pharmacists to dispel stigma around injection drug use
  • Identify pharmacies selling OTC syringes and which ones distribute prevention information
  • Distribute materials for purcharsers of OTC syringes including: information on how to access drug treatment and HIV and HCV testing and treatment, as well as information about safe syringe disposal
  • Create map for community with location of pharmacies that sell OTC syringes

Potential Partners

  • Physicians
    • Encourage the pharmacies you work with to sell syringes, based on patient need.
    • If your healthcare center is able, consider donating sterile syringes, biohazard containers, alcohol pads or safer sex supplies to syringe exchange programs.
  • Local Health Department
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