Much tighter restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter cold and flu tablets containing pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in P, are on the way.
Prime Minister John Key is expected to announce measures to combat the abuse of methamphetamine, ranging from limiting the availability of precursor ingredients through to providing more Government funding for the treatment of addicts.
The restrictions on the sale of tablets will be based on the recommendations of Sir Peter Gluckman, Mr Key's chief science adviser.
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Codral, Sudafed and Nurofen cold and flu pills which all contain pseudoephedrine. Photo / Martin Sykes
