Richard DeBenedetto

Associate Professor of Pharmacy at UMES. Interests in HIV, SUD, and transgender care.
Lover of food, fun, and water. Fan of travel, theater, and games.

[Richard DeBenedetto @RDBpharmD]

Lobbying on Capitol Hill

[Richard DeBenedetto @RDBpharmD]

@Maryland_MACS A3 SUD is a chronic disease. Pharmacists need to stock the supplies that are needed to keep people healthy with their illnesses. #StockBUPSaveLives #StopTheStigma #MDProviders4Recovery

[Richard DeBenedetto @RDBpharmD]

@Maryland_MACS A3 Harm reduction in community pharmacy helps reduce stigma and opens channels of communication. Safe syringe sales, Narcan, BUP, and friendly treatment are fundamentals. #StockBUPSaveLives #StopTheStigma #MDProviders4Recovery

[Maryland Addiction Consultation Service @Maryland_MACS]

A1: Current CPT coding utilizes SDOH in billing to qualify complexity of health needs, or these can be used to independently code under Z55-65. Learn more about SDOH coding from @AMA: https://t.co/5pBoxt61eG #MDProviders4Recovery

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@Maryland_MACS A2 Ensure that you know all the local recovery services available, not just at your facility. Utilize #MACS to ensure you have up to date lists of service providers and services available. #StockBUPSaveLives #StopTheStigma #MDProviders4Recovery

[Richard DeBenedetto @RDBpharmD]

@Maryland_MACS A1 Screening SDOH is important in all settings. We need access to care whenever patients are ready. In community pharmacies, this means establishing relationships with harm reduction services and local OUD providers. #StockBUPSaveLives #StopTheStigma #MDProviders4Recovery

[Richard DeBenedetto @RDBpharmD]

@Maryland_MACS I am Rich DeBenedetto, PharmD with UMES School of Pharmacy. I specialize in HIV with Chesapeake HealthCare in SBY, MD. I serve as chair of PDMP Advisory Board and work with MACS. #StockBUPSaveLives #StopTheStigma #MDProviders4Recovery

[Maryland Addiction Consultation Service @Maryland_MACS]

It’s almost time!⏰ #MDProviders4Recovery twitter chat starts at 7 pm. Join us to talk about supporting individuals in recovery!

[Richard DeBenedetto @RDBpharmD]

How can healthcare providers support individuals in #Recovery? On 9/29 at 7 pm, we hope you'll join us for a #RecoveryMonth Twitter chat hosted by @Maryland_MACS to discuss ways to support different paths of recovery. #MDProviders4Recovery

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