Wait for pain treatment too long in Canberra, as codeine becomes prescription-only

By Sally Whyte
Updated April 24 2018 - 10:42pm, first published January 15 2018 - 4:30pm

New restrictions on pain killers will put more pressure on Canberra GPs amid waits of up to one year to access the hospital's specialised unit, advocates warn.

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