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EFIC position paper on appropriate use of cannabis‐based medicines and medical cannabis for chronic pain management
Cannabis‐based medicines are being approved for pain management in an increasing number of European countries. There are uncertainties and controversies on the role and appropriate use of cannabis‐based medicines for the management of chronic pain. EFIC convened a...
Statement from the European Pain Federation on the use of opioids for pain management
While opioid prescription and use for pain management is a major concern in some parts of the world, the context of opioid use clearly differs between countries. Many countries in Europe have in place significant barriers to optimal pain management due to...
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