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*'''Finland:''' In Finland, codeine cough syrups with a maximum strength of 1mg/ml is sold in pharmacies over the counter. Codeine isn't available in pill form without a prescription. Any stronger cough syrup and combination painkillers (codeine with paracetamol or ibuprofen such as Panacod, Co-codamol and Ardinex) require a prescription.{{citation needed}} | *'''Finland:''' In Finland, codeine cough syrups with a maximum strength of 1mg/ml is sold in pharmacies over the counter. Codeine isn't available in pill form without a prescription. Any stronger cough syrup and combination painkillers (codeine with paracetamol or ibuprofen such as Panacod, Co-codamol and Ardinex) require a prescription.{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''France:''' In France, most preparations containing codeine do not require a doctor's prescription. Example products containing codeine include Néocodion (cough pills, and syrup), Codoliprane (codeine with paracetamol), Prontalgine and Migralgine (codeine, paracetamol and caffeine).<ref>http://www.vidal.fr/Substance/codeine-1039.htm</ref> | *'''France:''' In France, most preparations containing codeine do not require a doctor's prescription. Example products containing codeine include Néocodion (cough pills, and syrup), Codoliprane (codeine with paracetamol), Prontalgine and Migralgine (codeine, paracetamol and caffeine).<ref>http://www.vidal.fr/Substance/codeine-1039.htm</ref> | ||
*'''Germany:''' Codeine is a controlled substance under Anlage III of the BtMG. It can only be prescribed on a narcotic prescription form. There is an exception for preperations, containing up to 2,5% or 100mg codeine per unit, which can be prescribed on a regular prescription if not prescripted to an alcohol or drug dependent person.<ref>http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/btmg_1981/anlage_iii.html</ref> | |||
*'''Greece:''' Codeine is classed as an illegal drug in Greece, and individuals possessing it could conceivably be arrested, even if they were legitimately prescribed it in another country. It is sold only with a doctor's prescription.<ref>http://gogreece.about.com/od/planagreattriptogreece/a/greecepharmacy_2.htm</ref> | *'''Greece:''' Codeine is classed as an illegal drug in Greece, and individuals possessing it could conceivably be arrested, even if they were legitimately prescribed it in another country. It is sold only with a doctor's prescription.<ref>http://gogreece.about.com/od/planagreattriptogreece/a/greecepharmacy_2.htm</ref> | ||
*'''Hong Kong:''' In Hong Kong, codeine is regulated under Laws of Hong Kong, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Chapter 134, Schedule 1. It can be used legally only by health professionals and for university research purposes. The substance can be given by pharmacists under a prescription. However, codeine is available without prescription from licensed pharmacists in doses up to 0.1%<ref>Laws of Hong Kong, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Chapter 134</ref> | *'''Hong Kong:''' In Hong Kong, codeine is regulated under Laws of Hong Kong, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Chapter 134, Schedule 1. It can be used legally only by health professionals and for university research purposes. The substance can be given by pharmacists under a prescription. However, codeine is available without prescription from licensed pharmacists in doses up to 0.1%<ref>Laws of Hong Kong, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Chapter 134</ref> |