New codeine regulations come into effect February 1

Updated January 23 2018 - 3:19pm, first published January 19 2018 - 12:00pm
Michael Kent, pharmacist at Taree's Priceline pharmacy, says the only effective way to control opioid use it to have a national link, similar to the one used for pseudoephedrine use.
Michael Kent, pharmacist at Taree's Priceline pharmacy, says the only effective way to control opioid use it to have a national link, similar to the one used for pseudoephedrine use.

A Taree pharmacist believes new restrictions on the purchase of codeine will have a significant impact on the local health system.

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