Brits have been warned to expect a shortage over cough and cold medicines at pharmacies and stores amid rising illnesses.
Pharmacy bosses warned that throat lozenges, cough mixtures, and some painkillers have been affected by supply chain issues. The association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies stated that both brand and unbranded medicines used to treat seasonal illnesses will be in short supply.
Officials are urging parents to keep their children off school if they have a fever while adults are being told to wear face masks in order to prevent the spread of illness. The UK Health Security Agency warned that winter illnesses such as flu and Covid-19 are circulating across the country at "high levels".
