Sales of over the counter (OTC) codeine-containing products in the United Kingdom: a retrospective observational study
Georgia C. Richards,
Isabella Martus,
Jeffrey K. Aronson
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCodeine is a widely available opioid medicine that is on the World Health Organisation’s list of essential medicines. However, widespread access to codeine has led to its misuse, abuse, dependence, and deaths. Some countries, including France and Australia, have successfully reclassified codeine to prescription only, which is encouraging other regulators, including the UK, to reconsider the status of codeine. However, little is known about how much codeine is sold in the UK.AimTo assess national tren… Show more
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