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Over-Count Drugs Information and Advice Agency

9 Croft Road
Bankend Village
Dumfries
DG1 4RW

Helpline: 01387 77 04 04 (Tuesday evenings 7pm - 10pm only)
Web: www.over-count.org.uk
Best time to telephone: helpline only open Tuesday evenings 7pm - 10pm

Over-Count Drugs Information Agency provides professional and specialist advice and help about all aspects concerning the abuse and misuse of any over-the-counter, non-prescription drug or medicine, which can be purchased at any UK/Ireland pharmacy.

The substances that they deal with include:

  • Painkillers/analgesic tablets and capsules
  • Cough & cold linctuses and treatments
  • Decongestant mixtures & sprays
  • Sleep-aid products
  • Nicotine replacement therapies

Specialised withdrawal programmes and fact files are available. They also provide a patient discussion forum.

Checked: 16 Oct 2009

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