1. Codeine linctus reclassified as prescription-only in UK.
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CODEINE , *CHRONIC cough , *LOSS of consciousness , *DRUG addiction - Abstract
Codeine linctus, an oral solution, will now require a prescription in the UK due to concerns about drug dependence, addiction, and overdose. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) made this decision following a public consultation. Codeine linctus is only approved for the treatment of dry cough lasting over 8 weeks, and healthcare professionals are advised to review the product's warnings and contraindications, especially for patients with a history of substance abuse. The recreational use of codeine linctus, particularly in drinks like Purple Drank, Lean, Sizzurp, and Dirty Sprite, poses serious health risks, including addiction, overdose, and even death. All market authorization holders of codeine linctus will update their product licenses within 3 months to reflect the change to prescription-only status. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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