Victoria adopts real-time prescription monitoring across the state The state-wide rollout of the SafeScript system is expected reduce the risk of overdose deaths for thousands of patients.
Should GPs be able to prescribe buprenorphine without restriction? As Australia battles a spike in opioid-related deaths, research suggests advantages in much greater availability of pharmacotherapy treatment.
GPs call for action on real-time prescription monitoring in NSW The RACGP believes the state’s inaction is placing lives at risk.
No increase in opioids since up-scheduling, but pharmacists disagree A three-year study by Monash Addiction Research Centre has found no increase in opioid scripts since codeine was up-scheduled.
Why has a national real-time prescription monitoring system been delayed? Greg Hunt promised an Australia-wide system by the end of 2018, but most states have been slow to come to the table.
Thousands identified by new prescription monitoring system SafeScript has helped detect more than 3300 Victorian doctor-shoppers in its first two months.
New report exposes severity of harm caused by opioid use The AIHW has shed light on the global issue of harm from opioid use, focusing on comparisons between Australia and Canada.
We must tackle stigma around treating opioid-dependent patients: Rural GP A GP has called for doctors in the bush to overcome the common stigma associated with treating people with opioid dependency.
First GPs to trial real-time prescription monitoring system in Victoria The SafeScript program rolls out next month and will be mandatory by 2020.
Agony and ecstasy: Prescription drugs and overdose awareness As the world marks International Overdose Awareness Day, GPs have a crucial role in helping to curb prescription drug misuse in Australia.