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Original Article

Buprenorphine

A New Pharmacotherapy for Opioid Addictions Treatment

(Pharmacist) (Clinical Pharmacist) (Pharmacist) (Clinical Pharmacist) &
Pages 35-54 | Received 03 Jan 2004, Accepted 15 Feb 2004, Published online: 17 Aug 2009

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