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Summary of PBS opioid listings for the treatment of pain as of 1 June 2020.

Page last updated: 2 June 2020

A number of changes were made to the PBS listings for opioid medicines for the treatment of pain on 1 June 2020.  The changes include amendments to existing restriction requirements and arrangements for increased quantities and repeats. A summary of these changes, including relevant item codes is available to assist prescribers to navigate these changes.