Journal of opioid management
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Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek out healthcare and management typically requires complex medication regimens. Pharmacists have become increasingly more involved in pain management. Historically, pharmacists and physicians have often had adversarial relationships because of regulatory influence. ⋯ A clear strategy and stepwise approach to developing a pain management pharmacist-physician collaborative practice is the key to its success. Once the collaboration is formalized, a management strategy should also be defined and should include regular chart review and regular feedback from the physician. Through physician-pharmacist collaboration, pain management outcomes can be optimized and risk can be managed.