This veterinary drug is being increasingly misused in the United States and has been identified as an impurity in illicit drug mixtures, further amplifying the opioid overdose crisis.
Pharmacists can play a major role in fostering public health by improving the lives of their young patients, including addressing gaps in care as determined by this federal initiative.
It is essential to keep abreast of guidelines, resistance patterns, and diagnostic tools as well as to evaluate the literature and make recommendations on agent selection, dosing, and duration.