12 Apr 2021

Harm from prescribed medications uncovered - study

From Afternoons, 1:18 pm on 12 April 2021

Researchers from Otago University have been looking at data on harm caused by prescription medications in New Zealand.

It's the first time such a study has been done and lead author, Dr Sharon Leitch, talks to Jesse about what the figures tell us.

Heap of medicine pills.  Background made from colorful pills and capsules

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