Complex Patient Case 9: Pain Meds Aren't Working Anymore

DW is a 70-year-old female who has been referred to the clinical pharmacist to optimize her pain management regimen.

Chief Complaint: “I don’t think the methadone is working anymore. I spoke with my doctor about switching to a different long-acting pain medication. Can you help me?”

Authors: Katherine Matousek, PharmD, Madison G. Pazey, PharmD, and Jubilee Winar, PharmD, BCACP

Guest Experts: Stephanie Abel, PharmD, BCPS, and Christopher M. Herndon, PharmD, BCACP, CPE

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