Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Nearly a quarter of Americans are impacted by chronic pain.¹ Individuals living with chronic pain are at higher risk of experiencing comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, sleep disruptions, and substance use disorders, although this is not an exhaustive list.² In addition to impacts on quality of life, chronic pain is associated with a significant financial burden; a recent estimate placed the cost to the US at $650 billion annually.³

Chronic pain is associated with a significant financial burden, with an estimated cost placed at $650 billion annually in the US. Image Credit: SasinParaksa – stock.adobe.com

Despite the high prevalence of chronic…