France's ANSM Moves Paracetamol, Ibuprofen And Aspirin Behind The Counter
French medicines agency takes action over safety concerns
Executive Summary
France restricts sales of medicines containing paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin to behind the pharmacy counter due to safety concerns.
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