Is ibuprofen illegal in Spain?

But while the larger doses will be restricted to prescription only, the 400mg pack of Ibuprofen and the 600mg box of Paracetamol will still be sold freely in pharmacies across Spain. However, they obviously contain fewer tablets and are actually more expensive.



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