Codeine and Dihydrocodeine
With effect from 01 September 2009, The MHRA have announced new advice on over-the-counter medicines containing codeine and dihydrocodeine. Measures include clearer warnings about the risk of overuse & addiction, and the importance of not taking these medicines for longer than 3 days. Although all packs containing up to 32 tablets remain available for sale through pharmacies, PointPharmacy, as a responsible supplier, have restricted all codeine based products to a single item per order. Regular orders will only be provided at the discretion of the pharmacist.