Associate health minister Peter Dunne says the abuse of prescription drugs are creeping up on us in quite a 'dramatic way'. Photo: FileAbuse of prescription drugs is "creeping up in quite a dramatic way", Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has warned. Mr Dunne acknowledged the size of the problem. "I think the area of prescription drugs is one that is, frankly, is creeping up on us in quite a dramatic way," Mr Dunne said in response. Officials are developing regulations to allow people to access cannabidiol products on a prescription basis, and Mr Dunne said he wanted New Zealand-based clinical trials.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2017 22:18 UTC