Over the Counter: Our Hidden Drug Addiction?
Tonight · Season 2026 · Episode 17
GPs and Pharmacists are raising concerns that over-the-counter medicines, including codeine, oxymetazoline and antihistamines, present significant dangers of becoming habit-forming, even addictive if not used correctly. Sam Holder examines a hidden dependence on such drugs that can devastate lives and cause long-term health problems.
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Season
2026
Episode
17
Air Date
28/May/2026
Air Time
19:30
Runtime
30 min
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GPs and Pharmacists are raising concerns that over-the-counter medicines, including codeine, oxymetazoline and antihistamines, present significant dangers of becoming habit-forming, even addictive if not used correctly. Sam Holder examines a hidden dependence on such drugs that can devastate lives and cause long-term health problems.
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