Table 1.
Quantity of major opioids dispensed under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS), and under-copayment scheme (in DDD/1000 people/day).
| Generic Drugs | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol | 2.74 | 2.79 | 2.76 |
| Codeine and derivatives § | 6.16 | 6.04 | 5.76 |
| Oxycodone and derivatives ¶ | 3.10 | 3.12 | 3.18 |
| Fentanyl | 1.02 | 0.96 | 0.89 |
| Morphine (& derivatives) | 1.03 | 0.93 | 0.85 |
| Buprenorphine | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Hydromorphone | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.33 |
| Methadone | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.27 |
| Tapentadol | - | 0.05 | 0.22 |
Note. § Codeine and paracetamol combination; ¶ Oxycodone and naloxone combination.