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Changes to over the counter codeine

Monday 5 February 2018

On 1 February access to codeine changed—it can no longer be purchased over the counter and prescriptions will be required from a doctor.

These medicines include codeine-containing combination analgesics available under brand names such as Panadeine, Nurofen Plus, Mersyndol and pharmacy generic pain relief products; and Codeine-containing cough, cold and flu products available under brand ranges such as Codral, Demazin and pharmacy generic cough, cold and flu medicines.

If a person requires any of these medicines they need to consult their GP or specialist to obtain a prescription prior to visiting a pharmacy.

For more information, please visit the Department of Health’s website: https://www.tga.gov.au/codeine-info-hub

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