SHPA calls for S8 restrictions

SHPA calls for S8 restrictions

March 14, 2018

THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)has urged the Therapeutic Goods Administration to reduce pack sizes for S8 opioids, in the light of research indicating discharged patients receiving a 14 day supply of sustained released opioids had a 25% chance of remaining on the painkillers one year later.

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Pharmacy Daily | SHPA calls for S8 restrictions

SHPA calls for S8 restrictions

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SHPA plots 2023 strategy

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API, Sigma plan progresses

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