Opioid Dosing Policy: Pharmacological Considerations Regarding Equianalgesic Dosing
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Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD, DAIPM, FCCP, FASHP President and Director, Scientific and Clinical Affairs for Remitigate, LLC, Delmar, NY Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Pain Management, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY Adjunct Associate Professor, Western New England University College of Pharmacy, Springfield, MA Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Director PGY2 Pain and Palliative Care Residency (WOC), Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY
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