On the first of February this year, Australians will be no longer be able to purchase low-dose codeine pills over the counter. But the impending ban has raised concerns that those heavily ...
Codeine and hydrocodone are opioid pain relief medications. As part of a similar drug class, they share key characteristics. However, codeine supports mild to moderate pain management, while ...
A new study shows Australia's ban on over-the-counter codeine pills has led to a dramatic drop in overdoses. Health advocates say it's a positive step towards curbing opioid addiction, but are ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted a total of 25,000,000.00 pills of tapentadol, an opioid three times stronger than tramadol and 350,000 bottles of codeine-based ...