Dry cough syrup ‘codeine linctus’ reclassified to a prescription-only medicine
The drug regulator has warned that the use of codeine in recreational drinks can increase the risk of addiction and potentially fatal overdose.
The...
MHRA seek views on public consultation on reclassification of opioid-containing cough medicine
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a consultation on the reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine after considering...
Committee removes pharmacist from GPhC Register to maintain public confidence in profession
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee decided to remove a pharmacist from the GPhC Register at a ‘remote videolink’ hearing held...