Buprenorphine for opiate addiction: potential economic impact
Rosenheck R, Kosten T. Buprenorphine for opiate addiction: potential economic impact. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2001, 63: 253-262. PMID: 11418229, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(00)00214-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBuprenorphine/naloxoneBuprenorphine/naloxone therapyBuprenorphine/naloxone combinationOffice-based treatmentHigh-cost patientsNet cost savingsNaloxone therapyToxicology screenMethadone clinicsNaloxone combinationNursing costsTreatment opportunitiesMultiple detoxificationsOpiate addictionNaloxoneOffice practicePatientsComparable groupsAdverse effectsMethadoneTreatmentAddictsNet savingsAddiction