The National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data (NOPSAD) report provides annual information about people in Australia who receive treatment for opioid drug dependence, as well as the health professionals who prescribe these treatments and places where treatment is provided, like pharmacies.
It also looks at separate data for opioid dependence medicines given through the Opioid Dependence Treatment Program (ODT) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The 2 data sources should not be compared.
- Cat. no: PHE 266
Key findings
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57,740 clients received opioid pharmacotherapy treatment on a snapshot day in 2025
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There were 3,241 locations in Australia where people could receive opioid pharmacotherapy treatment in 2025
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There were 3,357 authorised opioid pharmacotherapy prescribers in 2025
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7 in 10 (70%) opioid pharmacotherapy clients were male in 2025