Long-anticipated changes to how Australians buy paracetamol are on their way in a bid to reduce harms. Here’s what’s changing ...
A pharmacist has settled the debate on when it's appropriate to take ibuprofen or paracetamol as he insisted they both target ...
From February 1, 2025, non-pharmacy retailers like supermarkets can only sell 16-tablet packs of paracetamol, rather than ...
The changes include a reduction in the size of paracetamol packages sold outside pharmacies from 20 capsules or tablets to 16 ...
Image: Getty From February 1st, the biggest pack of paracetamol we will be able to buy from supermarkets, service stations or ...
Restrictions on how you're able to buy paracetamol come into effect this weekend, and are aimed at reducing related overdoses ...
The tablets or capsules will also need to be in ... The medicines watchdog said about 50 deaths a year are caused by paracetamol overdose along with about 255 hospitalisations for liver damage.
Image: Getty From February 1st, the biggest pack of paracetamol we will be able to buy from supermarkets, service stations or convenience stores will contain blister packs of 16 tablets or ...