Post by gordo on Feb 21, 2024 16:57:06 GMT
UK Govt has announced restrictions on cough syrups with Codeine in them.
I think this story has not been given enough coverage, and it isn't easy to come across, in my view.
Most of us have been totally unaware of this 'till now, even tho, it turns out UK Govt had a note put out last year!
Also, not giving any actual date when this new restriction comes in isn't too helpful either, but it seems its an immediate withdrawal of general sale, and from now on, these certain types of cough mix can only be thru a Prescription.
However other cough syrups will still be available to buy in stores.
from BBC News.................
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68349636
from UK Govt ....................
www.gov.uk/government/news/codeine-linctus-to-be-reclassified-to-a-prescription-only-medicine-because-of-risk-of-abuse-and-addiction
I think this story has not been given enough coverage, and it isn't easy to come across, in my view.
Most of us have been totally unaware of this 'till now, even tho, it turns out UK Govt had a note put out last year!
Also, not giving any actual date when this new restriction comes in isn't too helpful either, but it seems its an immediate withdrawal of general sale, and from now on, these certain types of cough mix can only be thru a Prescription.
However other cough syrups will still be available to buy in stores.
from BBC News.................
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68349636
from UK Govt ....................
www.gov.uk/government/news/codeine-linctus-to-be-reclassified-to-a-prescription-only-medicine-because-of-risk-of-abuse-and-addiction