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Cold water extraction of codeine/paracetamol combination products: a case series and literature review

James T. HarnettClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Correspondence[email protected]

Alison M. DinesClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK;

David M. WoodClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; ;Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London, UK

John R. H. ArcherClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; ;Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London, UK

Paul I. DarganClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; ;Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London, UK

Pages 107-111 | Received 24 Jan 2019, Accepted 21 Apr 2019, Published online: 13 May 2019

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