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Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems: 2014, 16, 1 (pages: 55 - 62)

Case note review – Transfer of patient to buprenorphine from daily doses of methadone greater than 30mg.

Hill D., and Conroy S.

Summary: This paper examines 5 cases studies of patients transferring from greater than 30mg daily of methadone to buprenorphine using the agreed protocol in NHS Lanarkshire. The history and circumstances of the patients all vary as does their previous daily dose of methadone; this are captured in the demographics of the group selected. The article reflects on the personal experiences the patients had during the process and also records and examines some of the biophysical measurements taken. The article demonstrates that the patient experiences are unique and benefit the patients whilst the overall transfer is safe and effective.