Are we using too much Calpol?

Name: Are we using too much Calpol?
Uploaded: 2018-05-22T23:22:51.000Z
Duration: 3 min 3 s
Description: Thousands of litres are sold in the UK every year but do we use it at the right times?

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In a new series, Dr Chris van Tulleken looks at why there has been an increase in the number of medications taken now compared to 40 years ago.

The use and effect of Calpol is investigated in "The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs" on BBC One at 2100 BST on May 23 and after on the BBC iPlayer.

Health

23 May 2018