Objectives: Codeine dependence is a significant public health problem, motivating the
recent rescheduling of codeine in Australia (1 February 2018). To provide information for …

Objectives This study aimed to gain a better understanding on perspectives of over-the-
counter (OTC) codeine users and issues relating to codeine dependence in the community …

Objectives Over-the-counter (OTC) pharmacy medicines are considered relatively safe in
contrast to prescribed and illicit substances, but their abuse and addiction potential is …

Misuse of opioid analgesics is an emergent global public health concern. Codeine has an
identified abuse liability, given its effect and development of tolerance within a short …

ObjectivesGlobal concern around over the counter availability of codeine containing
products and risk of misuse, dependence and related harms are evident. A …

Background The misuse of codeine is of increasing concern in a number of countries,
particularly as this relates to over-the-counter pain and cough relief medication, and is also …

Background: Codeine misuse and dependence poses a clinical and public health
challenge. However, little is known about dependence and treatment needs in the UK and …

Objective Analysis of the policy response by Australia's National Drugs and Poisons
Schedule Committee (NDPSC) and comparison with recommendations by expert advisory …

Codeine is a widely used analgesic, that is available for sale in pharmacies over the counter
(OTC) in a number of countries including the UK, South Africa, Ireland, France and Australia …

Purpose The extent and factors associated with codeine use in the community remain poorly
understood despite the widespread global use of codeine. The aim of this study was to …