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A copy of the spreadsheet [can be found in this repo](https://github.com/BBC-Data-Unit/tramadol-theft/blob/master/deathsrelatedtodrugpoisoningenglandandwales.xls)\n* [Sheet 6a contains a breakdown by substance, including Tramadol](https://github.com/BBC-Data-Unit/tramadol-theft/blob/master/drugdeathsbysubtance.xlsx)\n\n## Quotes and interviews\n\n* Ian Hamilton, lecturer in mental health and addiction studies, University of York\n* Spokeswoman, NHS England in Yorkshire and the Humber (did not answer questions about why staff were told not to disclose the theft)\n* Helen Pipe, controlled drugs liaison officer, West Yorkshire Police \n\n\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fbbc-data-unit%2Ftramadol-theft","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fbbc-data-unit%2Ftramadol-theft","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fbbc-data-unit%2Ftramadol-theft/lists"}