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In America and most countries, none do. In the US, codeine is a controlled substance that can only be administered by prescription.

Actually your answer is not correct. Cough syrup containing codeine can be purchased from a pharmacist and siging a log book. I am a Pharmacist and at least in Tennessee this is legal.

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