The shortage of cough and cold medicines in the UK is the result of a “lack of planning” by ministers, according to pharmaceutical leaders. Rishi Sunak’s conservators have been accused of “being in denial” as supply chain problems worsen, and pharmacists report shortages of once-common cold and flu medicines. “Pharmacists are struggling to get the most basic and common cold and flu medications,” chief executive Leyla Hannbeck told the PA news agency. Niamh McMillan, superdrug superintendent of pharmacy, said: “We are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand for cold and flu products. A spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Care said: “We are aware of reports of problems with the availability of some brand name cold and flu medicines.

Source: The Guardian January 05, 2023 00:50 UTC