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Papers: 26 Oct 2019 - 1 Nov 2019
Pharmacology/Drug Development
2019 Oct
Medicine (Baltimore)
98
43
Opioids are frequently prescribed for the management of patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP). Previous meta-analyses of efficacy and harms have combined treatment effects across all opioids; however, specific opioids, pharmacokinetic properties (ie, long acting vs short acting), or the type of formulation (ie, immediate vs extended release) may be a source of heterogeneity for pooled effects.