SINCE products containing codeine became prescription only 01 Feb, there have been concerns expressed by consumers they are paying more for these products.
Speaking to 2GB's Ben Fordham, Pharmacy Guild NSW Branch president David Heffernan critically blamed the TGA and Health Minister Greg Hunt for price moves.
While consumers are blaming pharmacists for the price hikes, Sanofi today confirmed that it has not increased the price it charges for prescription only medicines which contain codeine.
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