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OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC)

Ban on Sunday sales of methylated spirits lifted in England, Wales and NI more



Changes to aspirin labelling and leaflets: transitional period for 75mg products more

Changes to aspirin legislation from 1 October 2003 more

Corrections to the “Retail sale of pharmacy medicines” and “Labelling of medicinal products' sections of MEP



Guidance on OTC sales of emergency hormonal contraception more

Homoeopathy and malaria prophylaxis



Products containing citronella oil or eucalyptus oil

Restriction(s)
• on OTC pack sizes of analgesics containing codeine or dihydrocodeine
• on the self selection of pharmacy medicines to remain
• Restrictions on the sale of plano (zero powered), cosmetic contact lenses
• on sale or supply of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine containing medicines



Update on sale and supply of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine containing medicines