27 October 2023 - Patients with terminal illnesses and painful chronic conditions have been offered hope thanks to a deal to replace a drug being discontinued in Australia - but experts are worried about the suitability of the new medicines.

A form of liquid morphine called Ordine, which is used for cancer patients and end-of-life care as well as for people with other conditions, is being discontinued in Australia because it's "not commercially viable".

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