Opioid prescribing cases

Doses higher than 200 mg morphine equivalents are likely chasing diminishing returns. Concept of “no ceiling dose” may not be a good model for CNMP. Methadone or buprenorphine maintenance are effective tools/ treatments for opioid addiction Opioid Detoxification Protocol (ref. CPSO Methadone Maintenance Guidelines, Nov 2005, www.cpso.on.ca ) ................
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