KEY health organisations are stepping up their advocacy efforts with supplies of a critical pain relief medication forecast to run out.
A group of 18 organisations, led by Palliative Care Australia, have joined forces to amplify the concerns expressed by health professionals and patients as Mundipharma's withdrawal of liquid morphine Ordine from the Australian market draws closer - see HERE.
People nearing the end of their life or undergoing cancer treatment, including children are most at risk.
"This is the fourth opioid to have supply challenges in Australia in recent times," said Josh Fear, National Policy Director, Palliative Care Australia, adding that "Australia needs more nimble systems for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply of medicines".
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