Codeine up-scheduling backed by professionals

By Chris Bath
October 13 2017 - 8:00am
Pain or relief: Changes to over-the-counter codeine laws have divided the community between those wishing to access the pain killers rather than see a GP or go to hospital, and those looking to tackle addiction.
Pain or relief: Changes to over-the-counter codeine laws have divided the community between those wishing to access the pain killers rather than see a GP or go to hospital, and those looking to tackle addiction.

The Rural Doctors Association (RDAA) and Royal Australasian College of Physicians have both backed the Therapeutic Goods Administration's decision to up-schedule over-the-counter codeine products, following a call from the Pharmacy Guild, backed by the NSW Nationals, to reverse the changes.

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