Paracetamol and aspirin: GSL, Pharmacy medicine and POM restrictions

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1 The legal categories
2 General Sale List paracetamol and aspirin
3 Non-pharmacy retail sale
4 Pharmacy medicines
5 Prescription-only paracetamol and aspirin
6 The 100 tablet or capsule limit
7 Pack size and legal category
8 Automatic machines
9 Child-resistant containers
10 Colouring of children’s aspirin and paracetamol products
11 Is there a legal minimum age to buy paracetamol or aspirin?
12 Multiple packs
13 Online sales
14 Why the distinction matters
15 Practical pharmacy checklist
16 Summary

Paracetamol and aspirin are familiar medicines, but their legal status is not always straightforward. Some paracetamol and aspirin products can be sold from ordinary retail premises as General Sale List medicines. Some can only be sold from a registered pharmacy as Pharmacy medicines. Some products are prescription-only medicines. The correct legal category depends on the…

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