The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has commenced recalling of cough syrup containing Codeine from its stakeholders in compliance with Federal Government directive, weeks after the government declared ban on the drug due to uncontrolled on abuse by youth.

It said that the move was to ensure the federal government have control on the ban placed on codine products.

It explained that codeine was opioid drug similar to morphine which has been approved and accessed over the counter in low doses for relieving patients of symptoms associated with dry cough.

The Registrar, PCN,Elijah Mohammed, said that the council was determined to put in supports for ending of level of abuse and that recall would be monitored by its officials.

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