Australia's Codeine Reverse-Switch “Vindicated” By 50% Drop In Supply
Executive Summary
A 50% drop in the supply of codeine-containing medicines in Australia last year shows that the decision to reverse-switch the drug was correct, according to the Australian Medical Association.
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