Pharmacies are struggling to supply common medicines such as paracetamol, cough syrups and lozenges due to supply issues nationwide.
Several over the counter medicines have become increasingly inaccessible to those looking to treat their illnesses at home. Sheena Mitchell, a pharmacist based in Milltown, spoke on RTE's Today with Claire Byrne about the worrying trend and the implications for those relying on community pharmacies.
She said that medications used to treat Strep A, a bacterial illness which can have rare but serious complications, are in high demand and are subsequently difficult to stock. She also said that paracetamol suppliers are struggling to source the active ingredient used in the drug, making it a much more difficult purchase.
