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Drug overdose deaths reach record high - Medical Republic

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New data shows older Australians had the highest unintentional drug deaths in 2024, prompting calls for better opioid risk screening among GPs.
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Drug overdose deaths reach record high - Medical Republic

New data shows older Australians had the highest unintentional drug deaths in 2024, prompting calls for better opioid risk screening among GPs.

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Not just a youth issue: Aussies in 50s and 60s driving record overdoses

Penington Institute data reveals unintentional drug deaths have hit a record high in Australians over-50. Common prescription meds like oxycodone, codeine and morphine are often to blame.

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thesenior.com.au broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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