{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"Codeine Misuse and Dependance in Primary Care (Summer Repeat)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2341,"description":"Participants\n• Dr Bernard Kenny, GP Specialising in Substance Misuse; Director of Addiction Management in Primary Care, Irish College of GPs  \n• Dr John Maher - Host\n \nSummary\nIn this Dr John Maher is joined by Dr Bernard Kenny to discuss codeine misuse and dependence in primary care.  The conversation follows the recent launch or the newly revised Irish College of GPs Foundation Course in Addiction Management.\n \nThe course is free for Irish College of GP members, and is also suitable for GP Registrars and Practice Nurses.  It attracts GMS study leave and CPD credits.\n \nCompleting the foundation course is a prerequisite for those interested in pursuing a Level 1 Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) contract with the HSE.\n\nCollege Links:\nIrish College of GPs Website\nCollege Addiction Management Programme Overview\nFoundation Course in Addiction Management (Level 1)\nCertificate Course in Addiction Management (Level 2) \n Other Relevant Links:\nOST Protocol – How to Become a Prescriber\nHSE OST Guidelines 2017\nDrug misuse and dependence: UK guidelines on clinical management\nHRB Bulletin: 2024 Drug Treatment Demand\nHPRA review of over the counter medications containing codeine\nHealth Research Board Drug and Alcohol Survey \nPatterns of Analgesic Prescribing and High-Risk Prescribing in Primary Care in Ireland 2014-2022-a Repeated Cross-Sectional Study. European Journal of Pain. 2025. Mattsson M, Hassan Ali A, Boland F, et al\nDisclaimer\nThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it replace independent clinical judgment or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.\nThe views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Irish College of GPs.\nListeners are encouraged to review current clinical guidelines, product labelling, and relevant policies before applying any information...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}