This resource provides two sample patient agreement forms for patients beginning or continuing long term treatment with opioid analgesics or other controlled substances. The agreement forms include information about how to obtain refills, the conditions of medication use, the
Arizona Department of Health Services – Standing Orders for Naloxone
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Arizona Department of Health
This resource is a copy of Arizona’s standing order signed by the Director of Health Services allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone to anyone who requests it. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdoses. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate
Opioid Safety and Naloxone Use for Patients and Caregivers, Spanish
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Arizona Department of Health
A Spanish language brochure for patients and caregivers with information about how to identify an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose either through injection, nasal spray, or auto-injector. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative
Opioid Safety and Naloxone Use for Patients and Caregivers
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Arizona Department of Health
This brochure serves as resource for patients and caregivers with information about how to identify an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose either through injection, nasal spray, or auto-injector. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative
Arizona Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain – Sample Informed Consent
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This resource provides a sample of an informed consent form for patients beginning or continuing long-term opioid therapy. It includes information about potential side effects, risks, conditions, and purpose of their treatment. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative, which
Having a Healthy Baby Begins Today: Pregnancy and Common Drugs or Medications, Spanish
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Arizona Department of Health
This Spanish language 2 page patient information guide provides information about the risks of taking common drugs or medications including opioids during pregnancy. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Having a Healthy Baby Begins Today: Pregnancy and Common Drugs or Medications
Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Arizona Department of Health
This 2 page patient information guide provides information about the risks of taking common drugs or medications including opioids during pregnancy. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
When a Loved One Passes – Handling Leftover Medication
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page fact sheet explains why and how caregivers should safely dispose of their loved ones unused prescription medications after death. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Check Your Shelf!
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
A one page fact sheet that reminds people of the importance of safely disposing of their medications with guidance on how to find a prescription drug drop box. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Sharing Isn’t Caring
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page infographic or poster conveys the simple message that patients should not share their medications with others. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.