Researchers have said that reduction in sizes of paracetamol packets has resulted in a 43% cut in the number of deaths due to poisoning. To help prevent overdoses, packs have got their sizes reduced to a maximum of 32 tablets through pharmacy sales and 16 for non-pharmacy sales. The results were noticeable with an average of 17 fewer deaths for every three months. The reduction in size of paracetamol packs was successful in witnessing a 43% reduction ...Sunday, 10 February 2013
Reduction in Deaths Due to Paracetamol Overdose
Researchers have said that reduction in sizes of paracetamol packets has resulted in a 43% cut in the number of deaths due to poisoning. To help prevent overdoses, packs have got their sizes reduced to a maximum of 32 tablets through pharmacy sales and 16 for non-pharmacy sales. The results were noticeable with an average of 17 fewer deaths for every three months. The reduction in size of paracetamol packs was successful in witnessing a 43% reduction ...
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