Rapid-onset opioids and the management of episodic pain

Howard, P. and Howard, R. (2013) Rapid-onset opioids and the management of episodic pain. Prescriber, 24 (11). pp. 10-18. ISSN 1931-2253 doi: 10.1002/psb.1067

Abstract/Summary

This is the fourth in a short series of articles that focus on what GPs should consider when monitoring and prescribing specialist-initiated palliative-care medicines. Here, the authors summarise the key issues around the use of apid onset opioids in palliative care.