Pharmacoeconomics of opioid therapy for chronic non-malignant pain.

Abstract

Chronic non-malignant pain (CNMP) is widely prevalent and associated with significant costs. Costs related to chronic pain include medical services and medications, treatment of medication-related toxicity and work absenteeism. The use of non-narcotic analgesics is associated with inadequate pain-relief for many patients, as well as significant and costly organ toxicity. When used appropriately and judiciously, opioid medications can be a useful addition to the treatment plan for patients with CNMP. Opioids can provide long-term, safe and cost-effective pain relief.

• Authors: Dawn A Marcus
• Journal: Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy (Expert Opin Pharmacother) Vol. 3 Issue 3 Pg. 229-35 (Mar 2002) ISSN: 1465-6566 [Print] England
• PMID: 11866673 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Analgesics, Opioid

Topics

• Analgesics, Opioid (adverse effects, economics, therapeutic use)
• Chronic Disease
• Humans
• Pain (drug therapy, economics, epidemiology)