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New rules around opioid prescriptions leave few options for Australians in pain – ABC News
Changes to how doctors can prescribe strong pain medications have meant people living with chronic pain may no longer be able to access the drugs that help them…
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Key points:
- In June 2020, the Government changed how opioid medication could be prescribed
- Large quantities of opioids or repeat prescriptions can no longer be used for chronic pain
- Consumer groups say the changes have had serious consequences for millions of Australians…
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