Deceased (male aged 56, gout, type II diabetes, obesity, and
leg ulcers) visited GP three days before death for severe pain
in his hand. Was prescribed 100 dihydrocodeine (30mg) and
he consumed all of these prior to his death. Prior to this, his
wife reported that husband was “popping” a packet of Anadin
(32) each day whilst also being a heavy smoker. PM
toxicology: dihydrocodeine = 2.52mg/L. [Coronial file no. 83]