The TGA is seeking comments
on proposed amendments to the
Poisons Standard, including making
naproxen available for sale outside
pharmacy when containing 200mg
or less of naproxen per dosage unit
in packs of 12 or less.
The proposals include changes
to the Schedule 2 entry for
paracetamol to restrict pack size
requirements to no more than 100
tablets or capsules per pack, and
no more than 50 wrapped powders
or sachets of granules per pack for
domestic supply; and specifically
limiting bulk pack sizes for supply
only to hospital, nursing homes
and pharmacies for dispensing
purposes.
Changes are also proposed for
ketoprofen and loratadine, with
comments sought by 10 Dec - for
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