Commenting on the approval of safe drug consumption rooms in Glasgow, Laura Wilson, Director for Scotland said:

“RPS Scotland supports the introduction of Regulated Supervised Drug Consumption Rooms (SDCRs) as part of a wider strategy to reduce harm and prevent drug deaths. 

“Pharmacists, and pharmacy teams, already play a big role in supporting and providing treatment to people who use drugs, as well as offering harm reduction services and advice.  It is vital that there is pharmacy input into any SDCRs which are established.”

Read our full policy on Pharmacy’s Role in Reducing Harm and Preventing Drug Deaths, here.