Reduced gastrointestinal-related hospitalisation costs following rescheduling of over-the-counter codeine-containing compound analgesics in Australia: results of a single hospital audit in South Australia.

Australian rescheduling of CCCA in 2018 resulted in a reduction in hospital admissions and costs related to gastrointestinal complications. The cost savings, even in a single hospital department, were substantial. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.