Free pain meds scheme in south Auckland dubbed a success

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Free pain meds scheme in south Auckland dubbed a success

Jonathan Chilton-Towle

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A Te Whatu Ora report says a trial to alleviate pressure on ED by using pharmacies deserves a closer look, writes Jonathan Chilton-Towle

Te Whatu Ora has found an initiative that saw south Auckland pharmacies prescribing and dispensing free painkillers to children was a success and reco