(Joe O'Connal/The Canadian Press - image credit)Amid a nationwide shortage of children's pain and fever medications, Health Canada was due to speak with manufacturers on Thursday to discuss ways to boost supply. No, you do not need a prescription for children's acetaminophen or ibuprofen products. On Monday, Toronto's SickKids hospital advised parents and caregivers of its patients that they would now need a prescription for children's acetaminophen or ibuprofen products for take-home use, due to the nationwide shortage. Brian Higgins/CBCPower told CBC News his organization would take part in a meeting about supply with Health Canada and manufacturers on Thursday afternoon. A Health Canada spokesperson said Thursday that talks were ongoing about the extent of the shortage and ways to mitigate it.

Source: CBC News August 19, 2022 14:13 UTC