Some cough sweets will need prescription

Over-the-counter cough and pain relief remedies will now be prescription-only if they contain drugs derived from opium, such as codeine.

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Published Wednesday 26 July 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 26 July 2017 - 15:00

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