Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 42104
Ibuprofen and Paracetamol
Tabled: 27 March 2025
Answered: 4 April 2025
Question
Melanie Ward
Labour — Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to bring guidance on the sale of (a) paracetamol and (c) ibuprofen into law.
Answer
Karin SmythParacetamol and ibuprofen are well-known medicines for pain, which, when taken in line with the recommended posology, have well-established safety profiles. The vast majority of patients use paracetamol responsibly, as an effective pain-reliever. However,...
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