Three claims used to justify pulling codeine from sale without a prescription, and why they're wrong
- Written by Peter Carroll, Honorary Professor, Pharmacology, University of Sydney
From February 1, 2018 all products that contain codeine will only be available for sale in pharmacies with a prescription. This means you won’t be able to buy brands like Nurofen Plus, Panadeine or Panadeine Extra over the counter at your local pharmacy without a prescription from your doctor.
The decision was made by Australia’s drug...