Close overlay Button to close overlay. Codeine On this page From 1 February all medicines containing codeine will require a prescription; there will no longer be access to over-the-counter codeine containing medicines without a prescription. Medicines affected The medicines affected include: codeine-containing combination analgesics, such as: Panadeine Nurofen Plus Mersyndol pharmacy brand pain relief products codeine-containing cough, cold and flu products such as: Codral Demazin pharmacy brand cough, cold and flu medicines.
Why is codeine being rescheduled? Consumer advice Your pharmacist will be able to help you choose from a range of effective products that do not require a prescription. If you have strong or chronic persistent pain you will need to consult your doctor.
For pharmacists From 1 February all medicines containing codeine will require a prescription. For doctors Doctors may see more people requesting codeine for pain management when codeine becomes a Prescription Only Medicine on 1 February Tips for talking about codeine: Guidance for health professionals with prescribing authority Further information for doctors is available via the ScriptWise Prescriber Toolkit Further information For further information about the change to codeine access and resources for consumers, health professionals and retail pharmacies, refer to the following sites: TGA Codeine Information Hub ScriptWise Codeine Toolkits NPS MedicineWise - OTC codeine: changes to supply Related information You can search through to find related information.
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More about Emergency Departments. Background: The Australian medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration TGA , rescheduled all codeine-containing medicines to be available only on prescription on 1 February This study was conducted to determine whether use of analgesics changed following codeine re-scheduling to prescription only status, and whether there was a change in the use of codeine preparations and a therapeutic shift to stronger opioids or other analgesics in the Australian veteran population following the change.
Trends in the monthly rate of analgesic dispensings opioid and non-opioid were compared for the period between January and January with the period February to April See the Current list of up-scheduled codeine containing products.
Products containing codeine derivatives, pholcodine, dextromethorphan, and dihydrocodeine are unaffected by the decision to up-schedule codeine. The Australian Government is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for Australians through the appropriate regulation of medicines that are deemed by medical experts to have particular risks. This includes low dose codeine-containing medicines. The evidence shows that medicines containing low-dose codeine combined with paracetamol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are generally no more effective than other non-codeine medicines.
The use of low-dose codeine-containing medicines is associated with high health risks. More information on the reasons for the decision can be found on the TGA website external site. To support practitioners and consumers during the change the TGA has developed a Codeine Information Hub external site to provide information and resources for both health professionals and the general public.
Health practitioners can find further information, including individualised toolkits designed to assist General Practitioners, Pharmacists and community members, at various sites, including:. Information on withdrawal, drug treatment, and support services available in Western Australia can be found at Mental Health Commission external site.
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