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Paracetamol 500mg tablets in 16 tablet packs are available as General Sales List (GSL) and can be purchased by an adult or young person over 16 years of age, without supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacists may sell packs of a maximum of 32 tablets as Pharmacy only (P) drugs, requiring the supervision of a Pharmacist. Over 32 tablets per pack are Prescription‐only Medication (PoM).

This example shows whilst the drug itself remains the same, other factors (in this instance quantity) may impact on the classification of a medication. Other licensing considerations may change the legal status of the medication as well, even if the drug remains the same.

Source: Medications and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, 2009; Joint Formulary Committee, 2019b.