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Episode 523: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 17: Clinical practice guidelines for deprescribing opioids, with Aili Langford and Associate Professor Carl Schneider

The Medical Journal of Australia

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Understanding Opioid Addiction and Deprescribing in Australia

Exploring the high rates of opioid prescribing in Australia, the chapter delves into the adverse effects of long-term usage, the rising opioid-related deaths, and the imperative need for deprescribing strategies to address this pressing national health concern.

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