Opioid prescribing in Britain remains a complex balancing act between pain...

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Opioid prescribing in Britain remains a complex balancing act between pain management and patient safety. With 5565 drug-related deaths recorded in 2025, the conversation is shifting toward safer, long-term alternatives and shorter prescription windows