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Restrictions on Sale of Nicotine Gum

  • 09-02-2010 10:03am
    #1
    ThisIsDan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭


    Hi,

    Does any one know if there are restrictions on the sale of nicotine gum in Ireland. I know that a number of products such as the stronger pain relievers can only be sold in a chemist. I'm just wondering if the same is true for nicotine gum?

    Thanks,

    Dan.


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  • #2
    Evil Phil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭Evil Phil


    I don't know myself, maybe the http://www.pharmaceuticalsociety.ie/ would be able to tell you. Although, ryanair do sell those weird nicotine sticks so maybe not.


  • #3
    ThisIsDan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭ThisIsDan


    Hi All,

    The IMB actually regulates this area. Response from them below. Nicotine replacement treatments are pharmacy-only.

    "Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003 (SI No 540 of 2003) and amendments, nicotine is permitted for sale non-prescription sale in pharmacies only subject to restrictions on formulation, maximum dose, maximum daily dose. Medicinal products containing nicotine may not be sold in non-pharmacy outlets. Also,it is worth stating that nicotine replacement therapies are classified as medicinal products and are authorised as such in Ireland. These products are intended to alleviate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal immediately following smoking cessation. The indications for use and the manner in which a medicinal product will be used form part of the assessment conducted prior to authorisation. In addition, every medicinal product has the capacity to cause side effects and no product is entirely risk free. Therefore control over medicinal products is required.
    The Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003 (SI No 540 of 2003) and amendments provide a legislative framework within which the IMB works.The method of sale and supply of a medicinal product e.g. non-prescription sale through pharmacies forms part of a market authorisation application from the product manufacturer. Variations to the terms of the authorisation can be made by the market authorisation holder by application to the IMB"


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