Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation NIHR HSRIC. CAM2038 for opioid dependence. Birmingham: NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre. Horizon Scanning Review. 2016 Authors' conclusions Opioids are a type of drug used to treat pain, but they may also be misused as they are highly addictive and lead to temporary feelings of intense pleasure (euphoria). Addiction to opioids can develop very quickly, even when taken in small amounts. Treatment for opioid addiction can involve addicts being given carefully prescribed alternative drugs to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, without causing euphoria.
CAM2038 is a new drug for the treatment of opioid dependence given as an injection under the skin once a week or once a month depending on the patient's treatment history. If CAM2038 is licensed for use in the UK, it could be a new treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder that may be more convenient than current treatments Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Analgesics, Opioid; Behavior, Addictive; Humans; Opioid-Related Disorders; Substance Withdrawal Syndrome Language Published English Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre, University of Birmingham, Institute of Applied Health Research, Public Health building, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 9077 Email: nihrhsc@contacts.bham.ac.uk AccessionNumber 32016000683 Date abstract record published 25/05/2016 |