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Research Article

Treatment Characteristics of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients Treated with Buprenorphine Buccal Film or Transdermal Patch

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Pages 35-48 | Received 15 Nov 2023, Accepted 18 Dec 2023, Published online: 18 Jan 2024

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