Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8533

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Publication type: Journal Article

Nordahl V.
Analgetics sales without prescription-should the selection and consumption be changed?
Norsk Farmaceutisk Tidsskrift 1981; 89:(1-2):4-7

Abstract:

Over-the-counter sales of analgesics are discussed in connection with side effects, advertising and information to the public and suggestions for restricting the sale and use of some drugs are given. A restriction on the size of the packages of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and paracetamol (acetaminophen) allowed for sale is discussed.