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Throat lozenges, cough mixtures and some pain killers are among those in short supply, pharmacy leaders said. The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies ...

These appear to be temporary and localised, but we are engaging with suppliers to investigate and help ensure that over-the-counter cold and flu medicines remain available A department spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of issues with the availability of some branded cold and flu medicines. “These appear to be temporary and localised, but we are engaging with suppliers to investigate and help ensure that over-the-counter cold and flu medicines remain available.” We are aware of reports of issues with the availability of some branded cold and flu medicines. “Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials (at the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. Ms Hannbeck added: “But this is part of a bigger issue – from HRT to antibiotics to this, we are constantly finding ourselves in a situation when as soon as the demand for something goes up we are struggling with the supply.

Pharmacy leaders have reported that throat lozenges, cough mixtures, and some painkillers are among those in short supply. The association of Independent ...

On the front line it is very difficult because we’re seeing these shortages but those people who are in charge of supporting us with it are denying it.” Ms Hannbeck added: “But this is part of a bigger issue – from HRT to antibiotics to this, we are constantly finding ourselves in a situation when as soon as the demand for something goes up we are struggling with the supply. She stressed that the supply issues is increasing the pressure already faced by the NHS. “For example, with cold and flu, we knew some months ago cases were going up and it was anticipated that there would be higher demand for these products. It comes after the UK Health Security Agency warned that winter illnesses such as flu and Covid-19 are continuing to circulate across the country at "high levels". Chief executive Leyla Hannbeck told PA New agency: "Pharmacists are struggling to obtain the very basic, most common cold and flu medicine.

The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has said there are supply issues for both branded and unbranded medicines to treat winter illnesses.

"On the front line it is very difficult because we're seeing these shortages but those people who are in charge of supporting us with it are denying it." Ms Hannbeck added: "But this is part of a bigger issue - from HRT to antibiotics to this, we are constantly finding ourselves in a situation when as soon as the demand for something goes up we are struggling with the supply. And that has led to a shortage of these products in terms of us not being able to obtain them." "It comes back to a broader issue of our supply chain not functioning properly. "For example, with cold and flu, we knew some months ago cases were going up and it was anticipated that there would be higher demand for these products. As a result, officials urged people to keep children with a fever off school and urged unwell adults to wear face masks to stem the spread of infections.

A “lack of planning” from Government officials is to blame for a shortage of cough and cold medicines, pharmacy leaders have said.

A department spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of issues with the availability of some branded cold and flu medicines. “And every time there is demand for something – like with Strep A (which saw a spike in demand for antibiotics) cases were going up in October, and then in early December the Government said there were no supply issues – when clearly there were supply issues – and then they had to issue a serious shortage protocol which demonstrates that there actually is a supply issue. “What we are seeing, which is concerning, when people go to pharmacies and try and get hold of the products over the counter, particularly for small children, then people start to stress and panic and what we don’t want to happen is for more people to go to their GP or A&E when the NHS is already under a lot of strain,” Ms Hannbeck added. “So you would have thought that plans would have been in place in terms of managing this with regards to liaising with manufacturers and getting the products in.” “Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials (at the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. “And that has led to a shortage of these products in terms of us not being able to obtain them.”

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The youth house has been open for eight years. “We rely a lot on donations,” Williams said. “It will help us to go more to where youth are at and also extend the hours that we’re open.” The youth house treats young people up to 24 years old with support provided beyond that as alumni if required. He says it helps to have more resources available and MY House continues to do the best they can. “We have reduced our staff…and we haven’t been able to recover,” Williams said.

A POPULAR children's medicine used to remedy flu-like symptoms is in very short supply, pharmacists have warned.It comes as cases of childhood bugs su.

[Covid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/coronavirus/) and Strep A infections soar. “We recognise this is a difficult time for parents and caregivers, and we are doing everything we can to make sure people have access to the Calpol products they need, including maximising our production capacity. "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," she added. "Pharmacists are struggling to obtain the very basic, most common cold and flu medicine," she said. "We always try and short out an alternative for the patient, but in some cases it's not possible and we have to refer the patient back to the GP. Calpol is "virtually non existent" in some pharmacies as demand for the drug has skyrocketed, The Sun has been told.

Throat lozenges, cough mixtures and some painkillers are some of the items in short supply at the moment.

[Pharmacists](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23227145.moneysavingexpert-suggests-1-million-overpaying-prescriptions/) are struggling to obtain the very basic, most common cold and flu [medicine](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23227145.moneysavingexpert-suggests-1-million-overpaying-prescriptions/). [pharmacists](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23227145.moneysavingexpert-suggests-1-million-overpaying-prescriptions/) we do everything we can to ensure we support patients in every way possible and try and sort alternatives, or give advice on how to manage cold and flu symptoms," she added. [MoneySavingExpert suggests 1 million 'overpaying' for prescriptions](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23227145.moneysavingexpert-suggests-1-million-overpaying-prescriptions/) [medicines](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23227145.moneysavingexpert-suggests-1-million-overpaying-prescriptions/) to treat seasonal illnesses. [medicines](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23227145.moneysavingexpert-suggests-1-million-overpaying-prescriptions/), it is also simple things like throat lozenges, cough mixtures or pain killers – particularly the ones that are soluble. [Sky News reported](https://news.sky.com/story/pharmacy-bosses-warn-over-shortage-of-cough-and-cold-medicines-12779730).

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The government is 'supporting' struggling importers says Health Minister.

He added that they have only been out of stock for a few days. Despite this, there is “no cause for alarm”. “Right now we are seeing that the shortage is more prevalent in the private sector, but as a government, we are doing our part to support the private sector and those importers,” he said.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that winter illnesses such as influenza and covid-19 continue to circulate at “elevated levels”. read more. As a result ...

problems, and then they had to issue a serious shortage protocol that shows that there really is a supply problem. “What we’re seeing, which is worrying, when people go to pharmacies and try to get over-the-counter products, especially for young children, then people start to get stressed and panic and what we don’t want to happen is for more people to go to their GP or ER when the NHS is already under a lot of pressure,” Ms Hannbeck added. “Unfortunately, part of that is a lack of planning by officials (in the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of anticipating problems and trying to plan ahead to fix them. “So you would have thought that there would be plans in terms of managing this with regards to liaising with manufacturers and introducing the products.” “And that has led to a shortage of these products in terms of us not being able to get them.” [y](https://nnn.ng/videodownload/youtube-downloader/) government officials is to blame for shortages of cough and cold medicines, pharmaceutical leaders have said.

Pharmacies across the country face a shortage of basic supplies, including Calpol, industry bosses have warned.

Below an example of empty shelves in pharmacies re common flu medicines as supply is struggling to meet the demand. Getting your child vaccinated protects them and others they come into contact with, and it’s still not too late." She said: "Adults should...try to stay home when unwell and if you do have to go out, wear a face covering. We have seen good uptake in older age groups but vaccination among young children remains low. The medicines supply concerns continue. [health chiefs urged the public to 'avoid unnecessary illness'](https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/health-chiefs-dont-sick-if-can-avoid-nhs-crisis/) as the NHS is in the midst of a major crisis.

The children's medicine Calpol is in short supply along with other popular cold and flu remedies as demand soars for over-the-counter treatments amid a ...

Should any supply issues arise, we have well-established procedures to deal with these. [Others are selling the brand's Day And Night Capsules](/news/article-11592247/Lemsip-shortage-hits-Britain-shoppers-say-cold-flu-medicines-shelves.html) for £10.99 - and limiting sales to one pack - with Lemsip's 180ml cough liquid listed for £11.49. There's so much of it about. 'But we are keen not to create panic. Apparently there's been a shortage of Lemsip and paracetamol round here because of it!' 'Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials (at the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. A shopper places a bottle of Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture in their basket at Tesco in Bristol as low supplies of cold and flu medicine continue to hit the country 'With cases of cold and flu being higher this season, this has led to many people buying over the counter medicines and has led to higher demand. Lemsip's 180ml cough liquid has been listed for £11.49 on EBay as sellers cash in on the shortage of cold and flu medicine Pharmacy leaders have said that a 'lack of planning' from Government officials is to blame for a shortage of cough and cold medicines. Supermarket shelves have been stripped bare of basic cough and cold medicines amid a surge in demand over winter Pharmacy bosses have warned of Calpol shortage with stores struggling to get hold of 'very basic' cough and cold remedies amid a 'high level' of winter bugs, as

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A “lack of planning” from Government officials is to blame for a shortage of cough and cold medicines, pharmacy leaders have said.

A department spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of issues with the availability of some branded cold and flu medicines. “And every time there is demand for something – like with Strep A (which saw a spike in demand for antibiotics) cases were going up in October, and then in early December the Government said there were no supply issues – when clearly there were supply issues – and then they had to issue a serious shortage protocol which demonstrates that there actually is a supply issue. “What we are seeing, which is concerning, when people go to pharmacies and try and get hold of the products over the counter, particularly for small children, then people start to stress and panic and what we don’t want to happen is for more people to go to their GP or A&E when the NHS is already under a lot of strain,” Ms Hannbeck added. “So you would have thought that plans would have been in place in terms of managing this with regards to liaising with manufacturers and getting the products in.” “Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials (at the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. “And that has led to a shortage of these products in terms of us not being able to obtain them.”

Flu and Covid cases have put pressure on the NHS and pharmacies said there should have been "better" communication with manufacturers. The Department of Health ...

"For example, with cold and flu, we knew some months ago cases were going up... He said the government was providing extra funding to help. The trade association representing the manufactures of over-the-counter medicines said companies were running at "maximum capacity" to meet demand and "not reporting any issues supplying" their products. "We are engaging with suppliers to investigate and help ensure that over-the-counter cold and flu medicines remain available," a Department of Health spokesperson added. Flu and Covid cases have put pressure on the NHS and pharmacies said there should have been "better" communication with manufacturers. The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies said its members report a scarcity of "all medicines", in particular cough mixtures and lozenges.

Some pharmacies are finding it hard to order over-the-counter drugs such as cough syrups and painkillers, restricting what customers can purchase, while some ...

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Concerns have been raised about a shortage of cough and cold medicines available in pharmacies as winter bugs continue to spread at high levels.

A department spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of issues with the availability of some branded cold and flu medicines. “And every time there is demand for something – like with Strep A (which saw a spike in demand for antibiotics) cases were going up in October, and then in early December the Government said there were no supply issues – when clearly there were supply issues – and then they had to issue a serious shortage protocol which demonstrates that there actually is a supply issue. “What we are seeing, which is concerning, when people go to pharmacies and try and get hold of the products over the counter, particularly for small children, then people start to stress and panic and what we don’t want to happen is for more people to go to their GP or A&E when the NHS is already under a lot of strain,” Ms Hannbeck added. “So you would have thought that plans would have been in place in terms of managing this with regards to liaising with manufacturers and getting the products in.” “Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials (at the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. “And that has led to a shortage of these products in terms of us not being able to obtain them.”

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Rishi Sunak's Conservatives were accused of “being in denial” as supply chain problems worsen, with pharmacists reporting shortages of once-common cold and flu ...

These appear to be temporary and localised, but we are engaging with suppliers to investigate and help ensure that over-the-counter cold and flu medicines remain available.” As a result, officials urged people to keep children with a fever off school and urged unwell adults to wear face masks to stem the spread of infections. “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. “So you would have thought that plans would have been in place in terms of managing this with regards to liaising with manufacturers and getting the products in.” Hannbeck added: “Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. “And that has led to a shortage of these products in terms of us not being able to obtain them.”

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The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has accused the Government of 'being in denial' over problems with the supply chain after reported ...

'Unfortunately part of that is a lack of planning by officials (at the Department of Health and Social Care) in terms of foreseeing the problems and trying to plan in advance to sort it. 'So you would have thought that plans would have been in place in terms of managing this with regards to liaising with manufacturers and getting the products in.' [flu](/health/flu/index.html) and [Covid-19](/news/coronavirus/index.html) continue to circulate at 'high levels' this winter. [Supermarket shelves are stripped bare of cough and cold medicines amid warnings of Calpol shortage as pharmacy bosses struggle to get hold of 'very basic' remedies due to 'high level' of winter bugs ](/news/article-11598857/Pharmacy-bosses-warn-Calpol-shortage-stores-struggling-hold-cold-remedies.html) [shortage of cough and cold medicines](/news/article-11598857/Pharmacy-bosses-warn-Calpol-shortage-stores-struggling-hold-cold-remedies.html) is down to a 'lack of planning' by government officials, pharmacy bosses have said. - There have been shortages of cough and cold medecines reported in UK shops