Usage of opioids in Ukrainian regions

  • N. О. Datsiuk -
Keywords: opioid analgesics, use of opioids, need of morphine, cancer pain relief

Abstract

Opioid analgesics are indispensable in medical practice, although there is a limited access to these medicines in many countries. To evaluate and analyze the availability opioids and pain relief in Ukraine data from regional health departments were analyzed. The low consumption of morphine compared to the estimated need, not comply with international recommendations about essential drugs, cancer pain relief and palliative care indicate limited access to the opioids in Ukraine and a number of barriers to obtain adequate pain relief.

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Published
2019-03-18
How to Cite
DatsiukN. О. (2019). Usage of opioids in Ukrainian regions. Farmatsevtychnyi Zhurnal, (5), 16-20. Retrieved from https://pharmj.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/458
Section
Management, marketing and logistics