Prescription-Only Cigarettes?
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Iceland is considering banning the sale of cigarettes and making them a prescription-only product. The parliament in Reykjavik is to debate a proposal that would outlaw the sale of cigarettes in normal shops. Only pharmacies would be allowed to dispense them – initially to those aged 20 and up, and eventually only to those with a valid medical certificate. Other countries have gone further. Bhutan has completely outlawed smoking and Finland hopes to follow suit by 2040. As an isolated island, Iceland arguably stands a greater chance of success with such draconian measures than other nations. With no neighbouring countries and rigid customs controls at ports and airports, it will be difficult for anyone to smuggle in contraband cigarettes. -Helen Pidd |
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