Cold medicine via perscription, has that come in yet??

[Mother Goose]

It doesn't come into effect until September 1st. However, my experience is that most pharmacists are reluctant to sell it at the moment without talking to you first and explaining risks etc and so keep it behind the counter with other pharmacist meds (like sudafed). My friend had one pharmacist refuse to sell it to her because they didn't think her son would benefit. Pop into your local pharmacy and ask for it and see what they say. But at the moment, you are still able to purchase it without a prescription.

HTH

MG

[Ozziehoffy]

Yep, as MG said... it's up to the pharmacist if they want to sell it without prescription.

[MantaRay]

Which DD is it? The script thing is only for the infant ones - for under 2s.

[Lukesmum]

I just bought some dimetapp this morning and the pharmacist said that it starts Sep 1st and is only for the under 2 year old one. I find it hard to get to the dr too for a script so I got a bottle for when I need it.

[ShootingStar]

DH bought some Demazin for DS last week and didnt have any hassels getting it. They just gave it to him over the counter.

[STARRYSKY]

I am a pharmacy assistant in SA and as far as I am aware that ruling is already effective!
no medication for under 2's without prescription, eg, dimetapp drops, demazin drops, promethazine liquids etc.
not sure but wouldnt be surprised if some pharmacies are now just trying to get rid of stock!
It is rather annoying considering the wait on appointments at docs is atrocious these days, but I guess the med ass just wants to be safe not sorry.

[sweetpea678]

I brought some dimetap the other week without any problems, i was asked if had used it before said yes and they were fine.

That will be hard when they bring it in as it sometimes takes me over a week to get into a doctor here.