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could new opioid restrictions stop leftover medicines causing harm?

  • Written by Suzanne Nielsen, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University
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Several changes to the regulation of opioid supply in Australia come into effect today (June 1).

Opioids are strong medicines used for pain. The new rules – including reducing pack sizes and restrictions around prescribing – are part of a range of changes planned for prescription opioid medicines to be phased in over the...

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