Impact of different pack sizes of paracetamol in the United Kingdom and Ireland on intentional overdoses: a comparative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to reduce fatal self-poisoning legislation was introduced in the UK in 1998 to restrict pack sizes of paracetamol sold in pharmacies (maximum 32 tablets) and non-pharmacy outlets (maximum 16 tablets), and in Ireland in 2001,...

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Main Authors: Waters Keith, Cooper Jayne, Corcoran Paul, Arensman Ella, Simkin Sue, Bergen Helen, Hawton Keith, Gunnell David, Kapur Navneet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/460