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of 1st May 2010 analgesic products containing
codeine:
- Will not be available under Schedule 2 (Pharmacy Only)
- Which contain up to five days treatment with a maximum
dosage unit of 12mg codeine (15.4mg codeine phosphate),
will be available under Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only)
- In larger pack sizes (i.e., greater than 5 days' treatment)
and/or higher strengths of codeine (i.e., greater than 12mg
codeine/15.4 codeine phosphate) will only be available by
prescription.
This applies to all combination analgesics containing codeine
except for phenylephrine-containing combinations for the treatment
of coughs and colds.
When ordering online our pharmacist will need to contact
you regarding all S3 products to ascertain whether the product
is suitable for your condition, and ensure that these medications
are not being missused. Taking more than the dose directed
on the pack may lead to a reliance on these medicines which
can lead to addiction and can result in serious harm. Codeine
based pain relievers should be used to provide temporary relief
of strong pain.
For further information about the quality use of codeine
containing analgesics, go to:
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