The Opioid Resource Pack brings together a number of resources clinicians can use to support the appropriate use and review of opioids used for chronic pain. The information included refers to the management of adult patients although some principles may also apply to use in older children.
The information in the resource pack does not apply to palliative care and end of life care where use of opioids should follow the World Health Organisation (WHO) pain ladder and relevant guidance.
Document | Last updated | Review date | |
JAPC Opioid Resource Pack - Currently under review |
July 2020 | June 2023 | |
Resource to support Opioid Tapering in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Adults |
June 2023 | May 2026 | |
Opioid Prescribing Quality Improvement Toolkit for Primary Care |
June 2023 | N/A | |
June 2023 | N/A | ||
August 2023 | July 2026 |
See the Chapter 4 CNS page for further information.
The following appendices are taken from the JAPC Opioid Resource Pack to allow clinicians easier access to patient information resources.