Abstract:Aims and MethodTo investigate non-adherence to substitute opioid treatment, using a cross-sectional study design, with 630 patients from three London community drug services. Adherence was measured as the number of doses collected from the pharmacy as a proportion of the total number of doses stipulated on the prescription during a 28-day period and was further investigated through laboratory urine drug screens.ResultsOverall, 30.5% (n= 191) of individuals failed to pick up at least one dose of medication from… Show more
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