Pharmacies and shops across Southport are struggling to restock their shelves of basic cold and flu treatments.
Shop owners are joining national warnings of a shortage of cough and cold medicines, with some pharmacists “struggling to obtain the very basic” supplies.
Throat lozenges, cough mixtures and some painkillers are among the over-the-counter medicines in short supply, according to the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies.
The industry group warned of supply issues of both branded and unbranded medicines to treat seasonal illnesses.
Officials have urged unwell adults to wear face masks to stem the spread of infections, while parents have been urged to keep children with a fever off school.
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