Long‐term opioid therapy for chronic non‐cancer pain in Germany

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Authors

Lukas Radbruch · University Hospital Bonn

Winfried Häuser · Technical University of Munich

Abstract

The study found no signals of an 'opioid epidemic' in Germany. However, careful selection of patients with CNCP considered for LTOT and continuous evaluation during LTOT are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Pain

Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. 767-776

DOI: 10.1002/ejp.802

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