Posted on Dec 21, 2022
Why we're seeing shortages of children's over-the-counter medicine
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Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged of sporadic shortages of over-the-counter children's medications including Children's Tylenol, Motrin and ibuprofen in some locations.
It comes amid a respiratory virus season that started earlier than usual with the highest number of flu and RSV cases seen in years.
Experts said that due to an earlier and unprecedented demand of certain medications, some stores may have little to no supply of these products.
It comes amid a respiratory virus season that started earlier than usual with the highest number of flu and RSV cases seen in years.
Experts said that due to an earlier and unprecedented demand of certain medications, some stores may have little to no supply of these products.
Why we're seeing shortages of children's over-the-counter medicine
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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Brikman told ABC News that Americans should try to avoid stockpiling, which only worsens the problem and can lead to less access and price gouging for other families.
Therefore, parents should buy only what they need, especially because the supply is expected to match demand in a few weeks.
"We've been in touch with all the three major manufacturers of these products -- they've confirmed they're running their factories, their manufacturing facilities 24/7 and trying to just meet the demand," Brikman said. "But we also understand that there have been intermittent out of stocks. Given this demand, we understand why retailers may have put some of these limits in place to try and prevent stocking up, which could mean another family can't find the medicine as easily."...
..."What you can do
Brikman told ABC News that Americans should try to avoid stockpiling, which only worsens the problem and can lead to less access and price gouging for other families.
Therefore, parents should buy only what they need, especially because the supply is expected to match demand in a few weeks.
"We've been in touch with all the three major manufacturers of these products -- they've confirmed they're running their factories, their manufacturing facilities 24/7 and trying to just meet the demand," Brikman said. "But we also understand that there have been intermittent out of stocks. Given this demand, we understand why retailers may have put some of these limits in place to try and prevent stocking up, which could mean another family can't find the medicine as easily."...
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