Codeine reclassification commences 5 November

Codeine-containing medicines will only be available with a prescription from today¹.

Medsafe, New Zealand’s Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, made the recommendation in an to attempt to:
• lower the rates of misuse of codeine,
• prevent people becoming dependant, and
• reduce the number of overdose deaths linked to the addictive drug when not taken as directed¹.

Kiwis looking to manage strong pain relief without a prescription can access Nuromol from their local pharmacy or supermarket.

For more information, visit the Medsafe website.