| Title | Lack of reduction in buprenorphine injection after introduction of co-formulated buprenorphine/naloxone to the Malaysian market. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Bruce, Douglas R., Sumathi Govindasamy, Laurie Sylla, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, and Frederick L. Altice |
| Journal | The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 68-72 |
| Date Published | 2009 |
| ISSN | 1097-9891 |
| Keywords | Adult, Buprenorphine, Drug Combinations, Humans, Logistic Models, Malaysia, Male, Middle Aged, Naloxone, Narcotic Antagonists, Needle Sharing, Opioid-Related Disorders, Risk-Taking, Substance Abuse, Intravenous, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome, Young Adult |
| Abstract | Diversion of buprenorphine (BPN) has been described in settings where it is legally prescribed and has resulted in increasing concern. To address this concern, co-formulation of buprenorphine/naloxone (BPN/NLX) replaced buprenorphine alone in Malaysia in December 2006. |
| DOI | 10.1080/00952990802585406 |
| Alternate Journal | Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse |
