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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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Some people legitimately require several doses of paracetamol on a daily basis. Therefore an opinion on this option would depend on how many packs could be purchased/obtained at the same time. It would disadvantage some (eg elderly with mobility problems) people if it required additional visits to shops etc. in addition there would likely be additional costs as smaller packs are generally more expensive.
Option 3 - Purchase limits
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Pack size and number would need to be considered together.
Pack size and number would need to be considered together.
Option 4 - Sale from behind the counter
Option 4 - Sale from behind the counter
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Option 5 - Age restrictions
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There will be circumstances when paracetamol is required in this age group. Perhaps for this age group limited packet size and number would be appropriate. Also all such sales should require pharmacist approval
Option 6 - Modified release paracetamol
Option 6 - Modified release paracetamol
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Many chronic pain sufferers require this on a permanent basis. This change will possibly require essentially unnecessary medical appointments for such patients (time/convenience/cost issues)
I do think it’s reasonable for there to be a more formal assessment of need before these are made available. For example, pharmacists could be required to collect information on the condition requiring this formulation and details of local doctor.
An initial prescription could be required to establish appropriateness.
Local doctor could be informed of supply.
I do think it’s reasonable for there to be a more formal assessment of need before these are made available. For example, pharmacists could be required to collect information on the condition requiring this formulation and details of local doctor.
An initial prescription could be required to establish appropriateness.
Local doctor could be informed of supply.