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All patients who completed rotation to methadone during 2018\u20132019 in the SPCU were included. 2018\u20132019 was selected to study a population not affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Oral morphine equivalent (OME) was calculated using the opioid conversion chart. From the OME, the expected daily methadone dose was calculated using the Perth, Brisbane and Edmonton methods. These figures were then compared directly with the actual methadone doses achieved using our dosing schedule.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A comparison of the expected doses using the Perth and Brisbane rapid titration protocols and stable daily dose achieved revealed that the stable methadone dose was significantly lower than both rapid titration protocols (p=&lt;0.0001) and (p=0.0035, respectively). 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