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What is known
Opioids are often used to treat chronic non‐cancer pain (CNCP) in patients on haemodialysis. Altered pharmacokinetics in this population increases risk for opioid‐related adverse events. Although useful in pain management, there is a lack of opioid prescribing guidance for end‐stage kidney disease.
Objective
To characterize opioid usage for CNCP in an outpatient haemodialysis unit...