Opioid prescribing remains a critical issue across the NHS as we balance pain...

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

Opioid prescribing remains a critical issue across the NHS as we balance pain management with long-term safety. Tragically, there were 5,565 drug-related deaths in 2025, highlighting the urgent need for structured reviews