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Opioid script changes mean well, but have left some people in chronic pain – The Conversation AU
A one-dimensional approach to reducing opioid use isn’t favoured by health care professionals or patients.
Chronic pain affects about 3.4 million Australians. Internationally, almost one-third of people with chronic non-cancer pain take opioids to manage their condition.
In Australia, opioids are among the most frequently used medicines. The most commonly prescribed opioids in Australia include codeine, tramadol, oxycodone, morphine, methadone and fentanyl.
In June 2020, the federal government made several changes to regulations that govern the prescription and supply of opioids, significantly impacting…
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