Problems Initiating Buprenorphine Treatment Among Patients Using Fentanyl

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, A Live Webinar

This session will explore the problems associated with patients using Fentanyl and starting Buprenorphine Treatment. Dr. Winstanley will review the scientific rationale and existing literature supporting Buprenorphine treatment among patients using fentanyl, followed by a presentation of the current study’s methodology and preliminary findings. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of how Buprenorphine treatment may offer a novel, evidence-based intervention for individuals struggling with Fentanyl, and will conclude with a discussion of implications for future research and clinical practice.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (1.50 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.50 hours)

1. Specify at least two (2) challenges to initiating buprenorphine treatment among patients using fentanyl.
2. Describe at least three (3) key methods and primary findings of a national survey of clinician-reported problems initiating buprenorphine treatment among patients using fentanyl.
3. Distinguish at least three (3) strategies clinicians are using to improve engagement in buprenorphine treatment.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Stanford Medicine and the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC). Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours.  

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. 

Cancellation Policy
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Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary.

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     Title: CME Compliance Coordinator
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There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed below.

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.