Canada Responds To Children’s OTC Pain Reliever Shortage Linked To Consumers ‘Panic Buying’

Shortage began in August and has increased the onset of cough/cold season due to consumers’ “stockpiling/panic buying” in response to high levels of activity in COVID-19, RSV, seasonal flu and other viruses, according to Canadian Pharmacists Association. Health Canada has approved imports of Haleon and J&J children’s pain relievers.

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Relief is expected soon in Canada from a shortage of OTC children’s pain relievers, caused by consumer stockpiling due to concerns about multiple viruses, as Health Canada approves imports of more than 1m products.

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