Cough syrups, sprays for sore throats and dissolvable paracetamol powder are among over 200 medicines that are out of stock in Ireland.
The reasons for the shortages have been listed as an unexpected increase in demand along with issues in the supply chain. And some medicines are not expected to be back in stock for months, leaving pharmacists scrabbling for alternatives amidst the winter virus season.
In total, there are 219 medicinal products unavailable, according to latest data published by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).
