1205 Over-the-Counter Opioids? Doctors Concerned About Codeine Sales

Today I talk about growing concern among doctors over the sale of over-the-counter medicines containing codeine in the UK. These medications are easy to buy in many pharmacies, but health experts are warning about the risks of addiction, dependence, and misuse. I also share a strange and slightly funny moment I witnessed while someone was trying to buy codeine at a local chemist — and how everyone nearby quietly reacted and judged the situation. This podcast explores addiction, public perception, pharmacy culture, and the uncomfortable line between medicine and dependency in modern Britain.