Buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorders a review of comparative clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and guidelines

Currently, buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) include an implant, as well as oral formulations combined with an opioid antagonist, naloxone. This combination is designed to discourage abuse of buprenorphine, as naloxone can precipitate withdrawal symptoms in pa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Harricharan, Sharada, Farrah, Kelly (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 2017, July 31, 2017
Edition:Version 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references