Codeine now no longer over the counter

Medication packets are seen in Sydney, September 17, 2008. (AAP Image/Melanie Foster) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Medication packets are seen in Sydney, September 17, 2008. (AAP Image/Melanie Foster) Source: AAP

From now on, Australians can no longer obtain codeine medications over the counter. Some people have been stockpiling the medications in anticipation of the February 1st ban. One drug maker has already discontinued a line of codeine products entirely.



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