IT’S TIME TO GET CANDID ABOUT CODEINE
From February 2018, medications containing codeine such as Panadeine, Nurofen Plus and some cold and flu tablets will only be available by prescription from a GP.
Many Australians do not know the risks associated with using over-the-counter codeine medications, despite the devastating harm it’s been causing in families and communities. The risks of using codeine-based medications are too high without a doctor’s involvement.