That's old news. It only applies to these ingredients not in combination with other products. Iow the pure form which is used for drug manufacturing. But funnily the cape flats tik problem has only increased. Anything to appease the masses though and make it appear like something is being done to combat the problem.It's the pseudo ephedrine that has changed the place you get these pills from, not the codeine.
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The S2 medicines and above by law must be kept behind the counter. But as one independent pharmacist told us there's no requirement to sign a register. That only applies to one medical aid.