Dex BTC restrictions?
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has adopted a voluntary plan prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan (DXM) products to those under the age of 18, the AAFES announces Feb. 9. The policy, enacted Jan. 24, is designed to prevent teenagers from using the drug for recreational purposes. Military members can still purchase DXM products such as Wyeth's Robitussin andAdams' Mucinex over-the-counter at Base Exchange/Post Exchange stores, but will have to show proof of age at check-out. Walgreens enacted a similar nationwide policy in July 2005 in response to an FDA "Talk Paper" highlighting DXM abuse (1"The Tan Sheet" July 4, 2005 p. 12)...