Tapering opioids

How to taper the dose:

• See Opioids Aware: Tapering and stopping
• For local Sheffield guidance click here and see the opioid tapering resource under the pain management section

Specialist services:

• People prescribed large doses of opioids may need support from specialist services in order to reduce medication.
• If the person is willing to engage in dose reduction but specialist support is required consider referral to Pain Clinic.