Abstral: SL opioid for breakthrough cancer painDrug intended for patients already receiving and are tolerant to opioid therapy that is being used for persistent baseline cancer pain. Ask the Experts: Tapering off medications and taper schedulingAny tips on developing a schedule for a patient tapering off Oxycontin? Community pharmacists' role in palliative home care Q: What do you think are some of the key ways that community pharmacists could improve the palliative care of patients in their homes? U.S. announces plan to curb opioid abuse Plan includes education program focused on reducing misuse, misprescribing of opioids. College issues alert on reformulated U.S. OxyContin Ontario opioid study causes stir Clinical Notes: Reducing vaccination pain An interdisciplinary group has developed evidence-based guidelines on how to reduce pain in children being vaccinated. Nucynta CR: new opioid for moderate–moderate/severe pain Target frequent opioid prescribers to reduce opioid-related mortality Strategies to reduce opioid-related harm should focus on frequent prescribers of opioids according to the results of a new Ontario study. Seven tips for treating pain effectively and responsibly Opioid medications have a place in pain management, and you can use these ideas to help patients avoid abusing them First Previous 29 30 31 32 33 Next Last