“Transitions Between Pharmacotherapies for Opioid Use Disorder (Slow-release Oral Morphine Focus)”
Presenter: Dr. Paxton Bach

Thursday, February 23
12pm – 1pm

Learning objectives:

1. 1. Evaluate whether slow-release oral morphine is appropriate for a given patient
   2. Safely and effectively transition a patient from buprenorphine/naloxone to slow-release oral morphine, in cases where these medications have not been beneficial
   3. Safely and effectively transition a patient from methadone to slow-release oral morphine, in cases where these medications have not been beneficial
   4. Determine when urine drug tests are clinically useful and appropriate during transitions between other opioid agonist treatment medications and slow-release oral morphine, and when to use them

BC ECHO on Substance Use program brings together primary care providers and interdisciplinary addiction experts in a virtual network. Providers hear expert advice guided by the latest evidence, share resources, expand collective knowledge, and enhance expertise in the treatment and management of substance use disorders.

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