Prepare now for life after OTC codeine

It's time to talk to patients about protecting them from opioid-related harms, writes Debbie Rigby From 1 February 2018 all codeine-based medications will become prescription-only. Low-dose codeine is currently used in a number of over-the-counter combination products for cough and pain relief. These medicines are being up-scheduled to protect the broader public from the risks