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BuprenorphineThe Unique Opioid Analgesic. K. Budd and R. B. Raffa (editors). Published by Thieme Medical Publishers, Berlin. Pp. 134; indexed; illustrated. Price $49.95/
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This is a small book, dedicated totally to the pharmacology of buprenorphine and, as such, is unusual in its focus. It does give a narrow view of advantages and clinical use of buprenorphine alone, with relatively little discussion of other opioids for comparison. The chapters are short and concise. The information is well presented and very easy to read. The
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