Over-the-counter ban looms, but no need for panic buying

By Godwin Ekhayeme, Ditton's Pharmacy Pharmacist in Charge
Updated January 15 2018 - 4:11pm, first published January 12 2018 - 2:11pm
Codeine over-the-counter ban need not cause suffering
Codeine over-the-counter ban need not cause suffering

Low dose over-the-counter (OTC) codeine-containing products such as Nurofen Plus, Panadeine and Mersyndol will only be available with a prescription from a doctor from February 1. The main reason for this change is that a small number of people are thought to be misusing the products. 

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