NPS MedicineWise has posted information and resources for health professionals and consumers on its website, to support healthcare professionals and their customers dealing with chronic pain in the run-up to 01 Feb upscheduling of products containing codeine.
The site recommends the use of paracetamol/ibuprofen combinations to help manage chronic pain without seeking GP prescription alternatives, including products containing codeine.
There is a section on codeine misuse disorder and the diagnosis of codeine dependency and an FAQ page for consumers.
See nps.org.au for more.
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