Opioid

New Zealand’s rates of persistent use of opioids may be cause for concern, University of Auckland School of Pharmacy lecturer Jay Gong says.

New Zealand’s rates of persistent use of opioids may be cause for concern, University of Auckland School of Pharmacy lecturer Jay Gong says

MORE THAN 723,000 New Zealanders were dispensed opioids in the past year, according to figures released by He Ako Hiringa.

More 723,000 New Zealanders were dispensed opioids in the past year, according to figures released by He Ako Hiringa

Legally the supply period for class B opioid prescriptions has now reverted back to a maximum period of one month, instead of three months

Medsafe will soon require all medicines containing opioids to display a warning that they are addictive and can cause overdoses