Iceland mulls 'prescription-only' cigarettes plan
A bill has been drafted by politicians in Iceland which may pave the way for cigarettes to be sold on prescription only.
The move is part of a 10-year plan to cut the level of smoking in the country.
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The move is part of a 10-year plan to cut the level of smoking in the country.
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