Docs: No pholcodine, no problem

By RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM

PETALING JAYA: Despite the sudden withdrawal of cough syrups and lozenges containing pholcodine, private pharmacies and health practitioners say there are enough alternatives available.

The cough syrups and lozenges have been pulled off shelves following a notice from the Health Ministry.

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