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No More Codein

Codeine based medications will no longer be available over the counter in 2018

Codeine based medications will no longer be available over the counter in 2018 Source: Supplied

On the first of February this year, Australians will be no longer be able to purchase low-dose codeine pills over the counter. But the impending ban has raised concerns that those heavily dependent on the medications could resort to taking other drugs like alcohol or cannabis. Even authorities now concede it's a possibility.


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By Rashida Yosufzai

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On the first of February this year, Australians will be no longer be able to purchase low-dose codeine pills over the counter. But the impending ban has raised concerns that those heavily dependent on the medications could resort to taking other drugs like alcohol or cannabis. Even authorities now concede it's a possibility.



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