Pharmacy bosses warn of Calpol shortage amid winter illness surge

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Pharmacy bosses warn of Calpol shortage amid winter illness surge
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Pharmacies across the country face a shortage of basic medical supplies, including Calpol, industry bosses have warned

Some painkillers and throat lozenges are also in short supply, the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has said.has also asked the public to wear masks outside to stop the spread of viruses this winterAIM's chief executive Leyla Hannbeck said: "This isn't just the branded medicines, it is also simple things like throat lozenges, cough mixtures or painkillers - particularly the ones that are soluble.

"The demand has been high because this season we've seen higher cases of colds and flu and people are obviously trying very hard to look after themselves and making sure that they use the relevant products to manage the symptoms. The medicines supply concerns continue. Below an example of empty shelves in pharmacies re common flu medicines as supply is struggling to meet the demand. For months we’ve asked

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