stricter requirements for OTC codeine products

March 2016

You'll see stricter requirements for OTC codeine products...due to concerns about opioid misuse, side effects, and interactions.

We know products such as generic Tylenol #1, A.C.&C., and Calmylin are available only from the pharmacist.

Now Manitoba will join NL, PEI, and SK in tightening the rules on the sale of these exempted codeine combinations.

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Table of Contents

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Anticoagulants Don't Assume DOACs are Preferred for All Patients with Venous Thromboembolism
Depression Recommend Combining Antidepressants from Different Classes
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Opioids stricter requirements for OTC codeine products
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