Prescription opioids hub
Find information on safe and effective prescribing and use of opioids.
To minimise the harm caused by opioid prescription medicines to Australians each year, a number of regulatory changes are being implemented. The changes will ensure the safe and effective prescribing and use of opioids while maintaining access for patients who need them.
More information
- Codeine information hub: National Codeine Communication Strategy
- Codeine information hub: Codeine harm and efficacy literature
- Chronic pain management video resource - Brainman
Return unused opioids
Health professionals
- Prescription opioids: Information for health professionals
- Clinician information sheet on opioid analgesic tapering
- Clinician information sheet on opioid analgesic tapering: summary
- Prescription opioid tracking research - Prescribers
Physiotherapists
Supply prescription opioids
Latest articles
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High-dose codeine
No lasting increase in consumption following up-scheduling of low-dose products -
A reminder to return your unused opioids to your local pharmacy
We're encouraging all Australians to return their unused opioids to their local pharmacy
Latest publications
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Regulatory Impact Self-Assessment Report