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Peter Baulch
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Option 1 - Requirement for blister packs
Option 1 - Availability of blister packs
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Option 2 - Maximum pack sizes
Option 2 - Pack sizes (select all that apply)
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Option 3 - Purchase limits
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This is a better option for reducing household stockpiles than reducing pack sizes.
Option 4 - Sale from behind the counter
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If supermarkets' profit margin on these products is less than that of (say) tobacco products they may find it uneconomic to carry them at all.
Option 5 - Age restrictions
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In Queensland, where liquor is not available for sale at supermarkets, policing an age limit on paracetamol products would be a strong disincentive to stocking them. High school education on paracetamol abuse may be more effective.
Option 6 - Modified release paracetamol
Option 6 - Modified release paracetamol
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The prescription medications that I take are for chronic conditions. I take them daily and prescriptions for them are appropriately renewed and dispensed on a regular cycle.
Modified release paracetamol effectively treats the back pain that I frequently, but not constantly, experience. I keep a supply on hand for when I need it and would not want to have obtain a prescription at short notice.
The current pack size forRedacted text and equivalents is appropriate for consumers who experience recurring or chronic back pain. The unit price per tablet would necessarily be higher if the pack size was reduced.
Modified release paracetamol effectively treats the back pain that I frequently, but not constantly, experience. I keep a supply on hand for when I need it and would not want to have obtain a prescription at short notice.
The current pack size for