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We know that paracetamol is safe and effective for most people when taken at the recommended dose. Making small changes to how you buy, use and store paracetamol medicines will help to reduce the risk of any accidental or intentional harm.

If you are a non-pharmacy retailer such as a supermarket, petrol station or convenience store, you will only be able to sell packs of paracetamol containing 16 tablets or capsules from 1 February 2025.

If you currently have paracetamol packs containing 20 tablets or capsules, you need to run down your stocks before 1 February 2025, or return them to the wholesaler. It will be illegal to sell packs of 20 from this date.

One of the key functions of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is to closely monitor the safety of therapeutic goods. But to properly monitor safety, we need everyone to report any side effects and problems they have.