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Sustained-release scale inhibitors are provided, the sustained-release scale inhibitors comprising: a scale inhibitor; and a polymer, wherein the polymer may be biodegradable; and, optionally, an additive selected from the group consisting of an anti-hydrolysis additive, an antioxidant, a corrosion inhibitor, a biocide, a hydrogen sulfide scavenger, a demulsifier, a clay stabilizer, and mixtures thereof, wherein the scale inhibitor and the additive, when present, are at least partially co-encapsulated by the polymer. Methods for making and using the sustained- release scale inhibitors are also provided.