Stocks of brands such as Piriton are affected by an industry-wide shortage of a key ingredient.
High Street chemists have run out of some hay-fever medicine, as a UK industry-wide shortage hits supplies.
Stocks of chlorphenamine maleate, the active ingredient in brands such as Piriton, are limited, Boots says.Pollen counts will remain medium to high across much of the UK this week, theA Boots official said: "There are a very small number of lines that are currently out of stock due to a current, industry-wide shortage of the active ingredient.
"However, we are expecting this to be resolved soon and new deliveries are expected in the coming weeks."Staying indoorsThose affected should avoid driving, riding a bike and using tools or machinery. As well as a variety of pills, shops sell nasal sprays and eye drops that can relieve symptoms, such as itchy eyes and runny nose.wraparound sunglasses, to prevent pollen reaching the eyesMedicine shortages are not new and can be due to manufacturing issues, global demand or disruption with the supply chain. Royal Pharmaceutical Society president Claire Anderson said pharmacists and pharmacy teams were used to managing and dealing with them.
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