Practical Approaches for Appropriate Opioid Conversion and Rotation

Pharmacists are often the most utilized resource when it comes to making recommendations with regards to opioid rotation and calculating conversions; however, it is important that other members of the healthcare team be aware of the considerations and practical approaches when switching and converting to another opioid regimen.  This session aims to empower non-pharmacy team members when converting opioids and promote effective collaboration with pharmacy staff. Specifically, we will explore various clinical scenarios in which to consider opioid rotation, appropriate dosing for both opioid-naïve and opioid tolerant patients and proper opioid titration, while polishing up one's mathematical conversion skills!