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Medsafe is calling for 70 cough and cold remedies to be banned from the shelves of supermarkets and dairies, citing concerns over their safety for children.
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“Food and Grocery Council chief executive Katherine Rich says it would mean that New Zealanders pay up to 45% more for the same products in pharmacies.
“She says Medsafe has come up with no evidence that there is a problem that needs to be fixed.
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