Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Prohibit the sale of over the counter drugs to under 18s
Closed
103 signatures
What the petition asks
At present it is too easy for under 18s to buy over the counter drugs, which can be extremely harmful if taken improperly.
The Government should prohibit the sale of all over the counter drugs to under 18s.
NOW more than ever the law needs changing.
We have age ratings on cigarettes, Alcohol, solvents, razors etc.
Why do we not have an age rating for over the counter DRUGS, no matter who sells them?
It's time to make a change.
NOW more than ever the law needs changing.
We have age ratings on cigarettes, Alcohol, solvents, razors etc.
Why do we not have an age rating for over the counter DRUGS, no matter who sells them?
It's time to make a change.
Timeline
| 12 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
103
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 May 2021
Closed
12 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.