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When do doctors prescribe methadone over subutex?
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In clinics: Methadone can only be prescribed for tratment of opioid dependence in specially licensed clinics in the US. Doctors with special licenses may treat a limited number of addicts with Suboxone or Subutex. Sometimes Methadone is prescribed for treatment of chronic pain.
Answered 3/10/2015
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