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Recommendations for the use of slow-release oral morphine as opioid agonist therapy

Recommendations for the use of slow-release oral morphine as opioid agonist therapy

Evidence, Guidelines and Recommendations

Bringing together published evidence and both clinical and experiential expertise, these recommendations are intended to guide prescribers in the use of slow-release oral morphine (SROM, brand name Kadian) as opioid agonist therapy (OAT).

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Psychiatry
Pain
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorders
Primary Care
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine

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