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Drug misuse deaths in Scotland falls – but opioids the most common cause

The National Records of Scotland said the number of deaths fell to its lowest figure since 2017.

05 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Drug deaths on the rise in England and Wales – nearly half involved an opiate

The Office for National Statistics said 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning, equating to 93 deaths per million people, were recorded in 2023.

24 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Medication madness?

Pharmacists should play a lead role in reducing the harmful effects of opioid use linked to chronic pain.

20 Aug 2021 , 6 Min Article

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