Codeine linctus, which treats dry coughs, was previously available to buy over-the-counter, but concerns were raised about addiction and abuse (Julien Behal/PA) By Storm Newton, Health Reporter ...

Codeine linctus, a syrup used to treat dry coughs in adults, will now only be available via prescription "due to the risk of abuse, dependency and overdose".

Codeine linctus, which treats dry coughs, was previously available to buy over-the-counter, but concerns were raised about addiction and abuse (Image: Julien Behal/PA) ...

C odeine linctus will now only be available with a doctor's note because people are worried that the cough syrup could be addictive. Before, you could buy this medicine in shops where they sell ...

All codeine linctus products – which were available over-the-counter for as little as £3 – are now prescription-only. Drug watchdogs are concerned about rising cases of serious, and sometimes ...

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Codeine linctus is an effective medicine for long term dry cough, but as it is an opioid, its misuse and abuse can have major health consequences Dr Alison Cave, MHRA ...

Codeine linctus, a syrup used to treat dry coughs in adults, will now only be available via prescription "due to the risk of abuse, dependency and overdose".

Codeine linctus is an effective medicine for long term dry cough, but as it is an opioid, its misuse and abuse can have major health consequences Dr Alison Cave, MHRA ...

The MHRA also heard that pressure was being put on pharmacists to sell codeine linctus to addicts. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at MHRA, said: “Patient safety is our top priority.