The regulator has made a final decision to limit the sales of paracetamol, requiring a pharmacist to supervise providing packs of more than 100 tablets.
Paracetamol tablets and capsules will also need to be in blister packaging while individually wrapped powders or sachets of granules containing paracetamol will be reduced in line with packaging rules.
Access to liquid, modified-release, and prescription-only paracetamol will not be affected by the decision. Overdose rates are highest among adolescents and young adults and other previously flagged changes included potentially restricting minors from buying the painkiller without a prescription. In February, the regulator found age restrictions would have a limited impact on impulsive overdoses and would "disproportionately and unjustifiably" affect access for minors who lived independently.
In making its decision on Wednesday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration said it took into account the need for some restrictions while "ensuring continued access for those who need regular relief".The regulator has encouraged supermarkets to restrict sales to a single pack at a time and asked consumers not to stockpile the drug before the changes come into effect.
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