OTC UPDATE how many/what can you sell/buy?

[howe928]

Following the ever changing pack size restrictions, are you up to date with what/how many you can sell or buy?

Pseudoephedrine products remain OTC, but with new pack size limits
pseudoephedrine (PSE) -pack sizes will be restricted to 720mg
ephedrine - pack sizes will be restricted to 180mg (what products contain this ingredient?)
sales limited to one pack per customer

Pseudoephedrine Information | Nurofen
Products contain phenylephrine (which is not a PSE) are not affected by the current announcement
(no restriction on sale?)


Restriction on OTC pack sizes of analgesics containing codeine or dihydrocodeine
analgesics containing
codeine or
dihydrocodeine have been restricted to a maximum of 32 tablets or capsules. This applies to both effervescent and non-effervescent preparations.
>32 in a pack is POM now

[PHARMAC1ST]

Something interesting to note is we now have to tell patients that codeine is not to be used longer than 3 days (without consulting doctor, etc) but we are supplying packs of 32 which is a 4 day supply? Could be a bit confusing and tempting for the patient!

[Pharmanaut]

Something interesting to note is we now have to tell patients that codeine is not to be used longer than 3 days (without consulting doctor, etc) but we are supplying packs of 32 which is a 4 day supply? Could be a bit confusing and tempting for the patient!

But we don't know if they have some more at home anyway and are just topping up.

My point is that we are trying to educate respect for medicines.
Those who abuse them will always find a way no matter how difficult it is.
They will just move on to the next thing, and so it continues.