Buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence

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Abstract

Buprenorphine is an attractive option for the pharmacologic treatment of opioid dependence. Compliance and adherence to buprenorphine therapy for opioid-dependent patients remain clinical issues. Future research efforts should focus on improving compliance and adherence to buprenorphine therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Treatment of Major Depression Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

Volume 64, Issue 3, pp. 266-272

DOI: 10.2146/ajhp060403

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