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Publication - Consultation paper

Quality prescribing for chronic pain 2026-2029: consultation

Published
1 September 2025
From
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, +1 more … Minister for Public Health and Women's Health
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care
ISBN
9781806430123

We are consulting on this draft updated chronic pain prescribing guidance. This guide aims to aim to support healthcare professionals and individuals navigating the complexities of chronic pain management.

Closed
This consultation closed 31 October 2025.

View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.

Supporting documents

Quality Prescribing for Chronic Pain 2026-2029
File type
189 page PDF
File size
2.6 MB
Strategy 2025 - Chronic Pain - supporting document MDT flowchart
File type
Word document
File size
27.5 kB
Strategy 2025 - Chronic Pain - supporting document Opioid reduction decision aid
File type
Word document
File size
28.0 kB
Strategy 2025 - Chronic Pain - supporting document Summary of pharmacological interventions
File type
Word document
File size
21.3 kB
RIF and Sample Questionnaire (002)
File type
Word document
File size
78.8 kB
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