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Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023

Police seizures of hydromorphone have climbed in British Columbia since the province moved to prescribe the opioid as an alternative to toxic, illicit drugs, according to Health Canada data.

Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023.

Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023.

Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023.

Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023.

Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023.

Data shows Health Canada identified hydromorphone in B.C. police seizures fewer than 100 times annually from 2012 to 2020. The number climbed to 408 times in 2023.

A Victoria General Hospital nurse says illicit drug use by patients occurs daily in the hospital, putting nurse and other staff at risk.

A Victoria General Hospital nurse says illicit drug use by patients occurs daily in the hospital, putting nurse and other staff at risk.