Recent news on Codeine Phosphate

Warning on OTC codeine  -  May 4, 2007
Irish Health,Codeine phosphate is available over the counter in the UK and Ireland in combination with other ingredients such as paracetamol and aspirin.

Doctors say too many Brits addicted to OTC drugs  -  May 7, 2007
News-Medical.net,The doctors say patients are reporting substance abuse problems with OTC drugs containing codeine phosphate and more addiction warnings should be provided

Doctors call for probe into painkiller addiction  -  May 4, 2007
Which?,They said that in the past three months, they had seen three patients with addictions to Nurofen Plus, made up of Ibuprofen and Codeine Phosphate.

Over-the-counter drug use questioned  -  May 5, 2007
InTheNews.co.uk,Although codeine phosphate is only available on prescription, people can buy it in combination with aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Over the Counter Drugs can Be Highly Addictive, Warn Doctors  -  May 4, 2007
MedIndia,Yet, in the past three months, they describe seeing three patients with addictions to Nurofen plus (ibuprofen and codeine phosphate).

DOCTORS' ALERT OVER PAINKILLER ADDICTS  -  May 3, 2007
Glasgow Daily Record,They said that in the past three months, they had seen three patients with addictions to Nurofen Plus, which is made up of codeine phosphate and ibuprofen.

Fears over painkiller addiction  -  May 3, 2007
Metro,Codeine phosphate can be obtained only on prescription but is freely available in painkillers combined with aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Doctor: Tip Of The Iceberg For OTC Drug Addiction  -  May 5, 2007
AHNReports in the British Medical Journal said patients were reporting substance abuse problems with OTC drugs containing codeine phosphate.

Nurse struck off for theft of medication, cigarettes  -  May 10, 2007
Radio New Zealand,Rich had earlier pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court to taking eight codeine phosphate tablets from patients and stealing cigarettes from the

OTC medicines can be highly addictive  -  May 4, 2007
Healthcare RepublicDrs Chris Ford and Beth Good describe seeing three patients with addictions to Nurofen plus, a combination of ibuprofen and codeine phosphate.

Large-scale research urged into over-the-counter drugs  -  May 3, 2007
IrishExaminer.com,In the past three months, they had seen three patients addicted to Nurofen Plus, made of Ibuprofen and Codeine Phosphate, which is only available on

Over-the-counter drug use concern  -  May 3, 2007
BBC News,All three of the patients seen by the doctors had been taking Nurofen Plus, a combination of codeine phosphate - which is an opiate - and ibuprofen.

Drug stuffed in books which are then sent by mail to clients ...  -  May 21, 2007
Sun.Star,Dermaan also reportedly contains codeine (phosphate), a pain reliever, and paracetamol, which is also used to treat mild to moderate pain when an

BMJ paper warns of addiction to OTC medicines  -  May 4, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe patients were taking Nurofen Plus, which is a combination of codeine phosphate and ibuprofen. Codeine is a known opiate and a drug dependence inducing

Over The Counter Drugs Can Be Highly Addictive  -  May 4, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Codeine phosphate is now only available on prescription but has been available over the counter in combination with aspirin, paracetamol, or ibuprofen for

Pharmacy technician faces several drug, theft charges  -  Apr 17, 2007
Linton Daily Citizen,...“During the search of the residence officers located one pharmacy-type bottle of Acetaminophen with codeine phosphate tablets 300/50 mg containing several

Authorities warn of new drug trend  -  Apr 3, 2007
Dublin Courier Herald,According to a Web site explaining the use of the drugs and its side effects, DXM was added to cough medicine as a replacement for Codeine phosphate because

Pvt entry into opium may drive exports & cut costs  -  26 Mar 2007
Economic Times,India imports half of its codeine phosphate requirement, escalating the cost of production of a large number of painkillers and cough preparations in which

Woman died from morphine overdose  -  Mar 12, 2007
Lancaster Today,He had prescribed her with codeine phosphate to help with the pain but, after a house visit on September 12, he offered her morphine because "she was in

Drug boys, 16, treated in hospital  -  Dec 28, 2006
ic Newcastle.co.uk,300mg of the anti-depressant Gobopitlin, 30mg of codeine phosphate, 10mg of Dihydrocodeine and four mg of the anti-depressant drug Tofrinal.

Drugs warning issued  -  Dec 27, 2006
Hexham Courant,Also contained in the coat was 30 milligrams of codeine phosphate, 10 milligrams of dihydrocodeine, which are both painkillers, and a drug known as tofrinal

Pharmacist struck off for theft of painkillers  -  Dec 21, 2006
This Is Lancashire,He was said to have stolen 40 Codeine Phosphate tablets and 14 Zolpidem Tartrate tablets from the Superdrug store on September 5.

Govt to open opium processing to private firms  -  Dec 18, 2006
Times of India,The new units will manufacture alkaloids such as codeine phosphate, codeine sulphate, narcotine, morphine sulphate, dionine, thebaine,

Pharmacist struck off for theft of painkillers  -  Dec 21, 2006
This Is Lancashire,He was said to have stolen 40 Codeine Phosphate tablets and 14 Zolpidem Tartrate tablets from the Superdrug store on September 5.

Health :: Bayer HealthCare acquires western OTC cough & cold ...  Oct 25, 2006
Its major drugs include “Compound Glycyrrhiza Tabletâ€?, “Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tabletsâ€?, “Buprenorphine Hydrochloride tabletâ€? and ... -SpiritIndia, Administering drugs in neonates  Oct 25, 2006
...not being fed. Choral hydrate, cisapride, codeine phosphate and paracetamol are sometimes given this way. Suppositories have usually ... -Express Pharma, order hydrocodone  Oct 20, 2006
She thought I know her cheeks with a dozen New? codeine phosphate vs hydrocodone He had assisted Luther glanced down beaten out who is. ... -Digital Divide Network, Glenmark receives US FDA approval to market generic Gabapentin  Aug 25, 2006
With this approval, Glenmark will have ten generics on the market including two controlled substances: Codeine Phosphate launched in June and Morphine Sulphate ... -PipelineReview.com

Buy Glenmark Pharma for target of Rs 530: Brics PCG  -  Nov 14, 2006
Moneycontrol.com,The company launched three products, viz, Meloxicam, Codeine Phosphate and Gabapentin in Q2 and now has ten products in the US. Subsequently, in October the

Glenmark receives US FDA approval to market generic Gabapentin  Aug 25, 2006
With this approval, Glenmark will have ten generics on the market including two controlled substances: Codeine Phosphate launched in June and Morphine Sulphate ... -PipelineReview.com

Private cos to be allowed to make opium-based drugs  Jul 28, 2006
Allowing private players in the sector is also expected to facilitate modern-technology manufacturing of codeine phosphate, a major ingredient in cough ... -Financial Express

Nurse who left patient in agony given caution  Aug 16, 2006
The committee also heard how Varkey mixed up two patients prior to administrating a codeine phosphate injection in February 2003 and stopped only when the ... -Wimbledon Guardian

Nurse is charged with catalogue of errors  Aug 9, 2006
The committee also heard how Varkey mixed up two patients prior to administrating a codeine phosphate injection in February 2003. ... -This Is Hertfordshire

Glenmark, Zydus get US go-ahead for Meloxicam  Jul 20, 2006
...and Zonisamide. Glenmark currently markets seven products in the US with the last launched product being Codeine Phosphate. For ... -Business Standard

Chemist blames 'terrible' backache for stealing drugs  Jun 28, 2006
He was told to empty his rucksack which contained 40 Codeine Phosphate and 14 Zolpidem Tartrate tablets, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society heard. ... -ic NorthWales

Pharmacist guilty of misconduct  Jun 29, 2006
...his rucksack. A packet of 28 Codeine phosphate tablets were discovered and he admitted he had taken them from the pharmacy. Mr Farahani ... -This Is Lancashire



Govt’s morphine monopoly to end  May 11, 2006
One objective of the move is to enable the country to produce codeine phosphate, an essential active ingredient in most cough preparations, through the ... - Financial Express

Painkillers label was misread  Apr 20, 2006
Silke Thomson, spokes-woman for Government body the Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, said: "As with any medicine, codeine phosphate has side ... - Burnley Citizen





Finmin notifies indirect tax exemptions for withdrawal  11 Apr 2006
The items on the lost of customs exemptions include chemicals, for use in the manufacture of Centchroman, Codeine Phosphate or Narcotine, imported by ... - Financial Express

OFT critical of Edinburgh drugs maker  Mar 7, 2006
...quantities.". In May 1998 customers buying less than 10 kilograms of codeine phosphate were charged around £850 per kilo. Those ... - The Herald

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