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Evidence on Buprenorphine Dose Limits: A Review.

Lucinda A GrandeDave CundiffMark K GreenwaldMaryAnne MurrayTricia E WrightStephen A Martin
Published in: Journal of addiction medicine (2023)
In light of established research and profound harms from fentanyl, the Food and Drug Administration's current recommendations on target dose and dose limit are outdated and causing harm. An update to the buprenorphine package label with recommended dosing up to 32 mg/d and elimination of the 16 mg/d target dose would improve treatment effectiveness and save lives.
Keyphrases
  • drug administration
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
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