The Hidden Cost of Managing Pain Without a Pain Pharmacist | TWIRx

E2562 - The Hidden Cost of Managing Pain Without a Pain Pharmacist | TWIRx

Published: August 7, 2026

Duration: 58:40

What happens when patients living with chronic pain do not have a pain pharmacist on their healthcare team?

In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we explore the hidden clinical, emotional, and financial costs of managing pain without a pharmacist trained in pain management. These pharmacists do far more than review medications—they serve as accessible patient advocates, medication experts, care coordinators, and trusted partners for people navigating the complexities of chronic pain.

Segment One: Pharmacists Are the Secret Weapon in Pain Management

Special guest host Dr. Sing Ping Chow, PharmD, BCPMP, is joined by D...