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Unfortunately, the regulations impact KY pharmacists for dispensing as well. Additionally, the KY payors hop on board to the regulations and will not allow patients to have buprenorphine products filled. It was only a few years ago that we successfully got the transdermal and buccal formulations of buprenorphine ...

Thanks, Pat! Would anyone on this thread be interested in a SIG virutal meeting to discuss the topic of displaced chronic pain patients?? This has been a major problem in KY with strict regulations on opioid and on buprenorphine prescribing that came out in 2012. Unfortunately, the problem persists ...

I've had insurance coverage issues with patients on Sublocade 100mg dose for which I am prescribing supplemental Suboxone until their next dose of Sublocade 300mg. So, I would expect to have insurance issues if the 300mg dose is not effective as monotherapy. Sounds like folks have had success with 300mg ...

Thanks for joining Dr. Anna Maria South's presentation re: advocating for patients when there is a violation of the ADA! In the library, you will find a document with all of the website links shared during this engaging conversation. Please use these avenues to increase access to lifesaving MOUD for ...

Website links shared during 8/2/23 ASAM Pain & Palliative Care Community Webinar on ADA by Dr. Anna Maria South

I've heard from colleagues who treat patients with cancer pain and OUD that they found they can stop the full agonist that was prescribed in addition to SL bup/nlx when they give Sublocade due to the high serum levels of buprenorphine with injectable treatment. What has been your experience? -- ...

Group, We are planning to synergize this community with the AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine) SUD & Diversion Community SIG by offering webinars about every other month. We will have Case Conferences with roundtable expert discussions within this community as well as presentation ...

We have another Case Conference planned for June 7th from 5-6pm EST. Amanda Drago posted the registration link. We will have a Roundtable Discussion this time. With all of the positive regulatory changes (Omnibus Bill, MATE Act, DEA extension of telemedicine, methadone access, etc.) we have so many ...

If you're at ASAM Conference, don't forget the Pain & Palliative Care Meet-Up Friday 4:15-4:45p in Lounge 2, Princes Georges Exhibit Hall CD, Lower Atrium Level. We look forward to seeing you there! ------------------------------ Katrina Nickels MD University of Kentucky Lexington KY ----- ...