Scripts | 1. A Hard Pill to Swallow

The discussion reveals why buprenorphine, an effective treatment for opioid addiction, remains underutilized despite its potential. Narratives from a mother and her children illustrate the emotional struggle of addiction, framing the contrasting fates of those who find recovery versus those who succumb. The challenges faced by pharmacists in navigating addiction medicine echo throughout the conversation, highlighting the stigma surrounding opioid treatments. Listeners will also encounter the moral complexities of transitioning off Suboxone amid a fentanyl crisis.