Abstract
Methadone has been the mainstay of pharmacological management of opioid dependence since the 1960s but buprenorphine is fast gaining acceptance among addiction specialists and patients. This article provides an overview of buprenorphine, its pharmacology, clinical efficacy and role in the treatment of opioid dependence.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 594-597 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | British journal of hospital medicine |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2007 |
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