Just clocked on to a local pharmacy having started stocking care+ brand codeine linctus
Openly on sale on the shelves. And they are happy to serve me with DHC for projects, codeine for same, etc. although obviously not knowing what for. being able to get the codeine 600mg at a time, that'll be useful.
And for the first time in ages I'll be able to make my special 'manhattan project' care+ codeine syrup/vodka&tesco own brand lime soda&lime juice layer on top with a little shooter of enough good vodka to help solvate a serving of diethyl ether, flavoured with freshly squeezed lime juice over some finely shaved ice, and a 'lock gate' constructed with lemon and lime slices to keep the shot container bound in place, so that it goes down first, then the vodka, lime soda and lime juice and finally the codeine syrup, with its chloroform flavour as a thick, sweet layer to coat the throat and go down a treat later when the codeine kicks in.
I very rarely ever get a chance to make it, I didn't even know it could be found anymore. Very pleased to see that. And they should be fine selling it me too, given they are fine with other OTC opioids, and know I'm already a longterm pain patient so the horse is bolted so to speak.