Pharmacies say there are supply chain issues with some products but people should not panic buy.
Pharmacies says a lack of government planning is behind a shortage of cough and cold medicines in shops.
But Leyla Hannbeck, chief executive of the AIMP, said there were wider logistical challenges and high demand for medicines to treat cold and flu symptoms this winter has meant the supply chain has not been able to keep up with demand. "As pharmacists, 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 said.Health Secretaryon services and the NHS was facing huge challenges. He said the government was providing extra funding to help.
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