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    Nurofen Plus warning

    Just in case anyone got any Nurofen Plus from the UK recently: BBC News - Alert over Nurofen Plus drug mix-up

    (I don't think it's readily availably here because of the codeine).

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    When did HK start restricting sale of medicine with codeine? A few years back I was able to buy cough syrup with codeine from Watson's pharmacy without a prescription even.


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    Now extended to a full recall after other drugs (from other manufacturers) have been found in packs - so this isn't a manufacturing problem, it's a deliberate act by someone in the distribution chain.
    BBC News - Makers of Nurofen Plus recall all remaining stock


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    As far as I know it hasnt been restricted. Before I took off for the states, I was able to buy Codiene from a Pharma in TST.


    Quote Originally Posted by Ramdom:
    When did HK start restricting sale of medicine with codeine? A few years back I was able to buy cough syrup with codeine from Watson's pharmacy without a prescription even.