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Codeine no longer available over the counter

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From now on, Australians can no longer obtain codeine medications over the counter. One drug maker, Glaxo SmithKline, has already discontinued a line of panadeine products entirely.


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By Rashida Yosufzai

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From now on, Australians can no longer obtain codeine medications over the counter. One drug maker, Glaxo SmithKline, has already discontinued a line of panadeine products entirely.



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