NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Methadone Prescribing Safety: Guidelines, Drug Familiarity Are Key

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Methadone Prescribing Safety: Guidelines, Drug Familiarity Are Key

Las Vegas—Clinicians can help increase patient safety when prescribing methadone by creating and adhering to practice guidelines, improving monitoring and getting pharmacists involved, a new study suggests.

Methadone can be an effective treatment option for some pain patients and for heroin addiction, but is prone to misuse,