Pharmaceutical drugs account for 75 per cent of region's overdose deaths

Rachael Houlihan
Updated August 21 2018 - 7:15pm, first published 7:10pm
Two thirds of overdose deaths in region due to pharmaceutical medicines
Two thirds of overdose deaths in region due to pharmaceutical medicines

Twenty-three people have died after overdosing on pharmaceutical medicines in the south-west alarming data has revealed.

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Rachael Houlihan

Deputy editor at The Standard. Former Warrnambool City Council and general news reporter. Send me news tips: rhoulihan@warrnamboolstandard.com.au

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