Rhinologists want nasal sprays removed from kiosks and supermarkets

Danish nose doctors want nasal sprays removed from kiosks and supermarkets.

To reduce overuse of nasal spray, nasal doctors have asked the Danish Medicines Agency to move sales to pharmacies.

Danish dentists want nasal sprays such as Otrivin and Zymelin to be removed from the shelves in kiosks and shops.  Doctors worry that many people have excessive use, which can develop into abuse.  This is what the Rhinological Association, the trade union of Danish rhinologists, tells DR.  The association wants the Danish Ministry of Health to limit the sale of nasal sprays to only be sold in pharmacies.  A government representative tells DR tha…

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To reduce overuse of nasal spray, nasal doctors have asked the Danish Medicines Agency to move sales to pharmacies.