With preventable hospitalisations and deaths occurring every day from the misuse of opioids, changes are being made to the way they are prescribed. Rural peak bodies, ACRRM and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) are supporting the regulation changes in relation to labelling and pack sizes, saying that opioids can hide symptoms that should be checked by your GP.
Read the joint media release here
ACRRM & RDAA webinar: 'Opioid Prescribing Regulatory Changes'
8pm, Tuesday 23 June
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ACRRM and RDAA members can now access ANZCA Faculty of Pain Management Better Pain Management online modules. Read more and register here.