Two people arrested following RCMP investigation into Safe Supply prescriptions

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The suspects were released without charges as the investigation continues. Both are known to police for similar offences.

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In light of the investigation North Health issued the following statement:

“The misuse and diversion of prescription medications is an issue Northern Health takes very seriously.

Northern Health works closely with the Prince George RCMP in multiple areas related to Mental Health and Substance Use services, including the Car 60 program which sees a mental health nurse respond to 911 calls alongside RCMP officers. However, Northern Health has not played a role in identifying illicit or prescription drugs seized by police.

Most Prescribed Alternatives (PA) medications are prescribed to patients by physicians, under clinical guidance from the B.C. Centre for Substance Use. PA prescribers are part of the provincial evaluation and monitoring process. More information regarding access to PA in B.C. can be found here.

It should be noted that there is a high degree of mobility in the illegal trade in illicit and prescription drugs. If PA medications were seized in Prince George, it does not necessarily mean they originated in northern B.C. And, as the RCMP notes, there is no evidence to support a widespread diversion of safer supply drugs in the illicit market in B.C. or Canada.”

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