Drug Safety Update

Codeine linctus (codeine oral solutions)

Published on 20 Feb 2024 · source: MHRA — Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Advice for healthcare professionals on the reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine (POM), following a public consultation.

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What this means

Drug Safety Update is the MHRA bulletin for healthcare professionals: new safety information, restrictions of use and recommendations for monitoring.

Summary

Advice for healthcare professionals on the reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine (POM), following a public consultation.

Tracked from information published by the MHRA and the NHSBSA. This information is for guidance only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.