The UK's medicine regulator has seen a rising number of complaints linked to cough syrup about addiction and health problems. Because of this, they could only be available on prescription or on the advice of a pharmacist soon
HEALTH CONCERNS: The availability of cough syrups could be about to change
Some cough syrups could be pulled from shelves over fears that they are addictive and can lead to serious health problems. Codeine linctus, a common cough syrup, may only be available on prescription or on the advice of a pharmacist.has reported that the UK's medicine regulator has seen a rising number of complaints linked to cough syrup about addiction and health problems.
There have already been 95 reports this year. The MHRA has launched a consultation to gather views from health professionals and members of the public on making the medicine available only when prescribed by a GP. Professor Claire Anderson, president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, said:"We also have significant concerns about its misuse and addictive potential, as well as the risk of overdose."
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