A synthesis of oral morphine equivalents (OME) for opioid utilisation studies

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Suzanne Nielsen · Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Louisa Degenhardt · Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Bianca Hoban · Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Natasa Gisev · Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Abstract

The use of the OME metric appears optimal for opioid utilisation studies as it facilities both interpretation and comparison between opioids and geographical locations. We have presented a synthesis of published OME conversion factors that can be applied to pharmacoepidemiological studies of opioids, in addition to a discussion of the considerations and caveats in using OME as a metric for opioid use. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Pain Management and Opioid Use Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Placebo Effect

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Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Volume 25, Issue 6, pp. 733-737

DOI: 10.1002/pds.3945

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A synthesis of oral morphine equivalents (OME) for opioid utilisation studies

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