Shortage of cough and cold medicines in UK is government’s fault, say pharmacists

Pharmacy leaders cite ministers’ ‘lack of planning’ amid problems obtaining common products

A shortage of cough and cold medicines in the UK is a result of ministers’ “lack of planning”, according to pharmacy leaders.

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives were accused of “being in denial” as supply chain problems worsen, with pharmacists reporting shortages of once-common cold and flu medicines.

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