Prescribing trends are shifting as the NHS tackles the hidden crisis of...

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/britains-opioid-crisis-is-killing-thousands-and-were-still-handing-out-the-pills-5HjdWq4_2/

Prescribing trends are shifting as the NHS tackles the hidden crisis of long-term dependency. New data confirms 9.78 million opioid prescriptions were issued between October and December 2025 alone