Doctors request opioids in smaller packs as over-prescription wakes abuse concerns
Doctors in Denmark are often forced to prescribe opioids in packages containing far more pills than needed as smaller units are not available in Denmark, according to a report by Berlingske.A patient who needs “a handful” may be prescribed up to 100 pills, writes the media.Doctors, pharmacies and politicians have voiced concern that the pharmaceutical […]
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