A Greater Manchester pharmacy leader has moved to reassure those suffering from cold and flu symptoms that there are remedies available to help them, despite shortages being reported.
The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMP) said today (Wednesday) that pharmacists across the country were struggling to obtain supplies of the most common cold and flu medicines including both branded and unbranded throat lozenges, cough mixtures and some painkillers, particularly those that were soluble.
They say a surge in demand due to a high number of winter illnesses circulating combined with supply chain issues have led to gaps on the shelves of many supermarkets and local chemists. High street pharmacies have also reported an increase in demand for cold and flu products but that 'suitable alternatives' should always be available.
