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.