There’s concern this afternoon that some health facilities have run out of, or are running short on the popular over the counter medication, Panadol.
A pharmacist at one of the popular pharmacies in the Corporate Area, says the situation is worrying.
This, as the Ministry of Health has been advising the public that Panadol and related products, can be used to help treat the symptoms of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus.
The pharmacist, who did not want to be named, says the drug is now in limited supply as major suppliers have run out of stock due to the high demand.
The pharmacist says even wholesalers are out of stock.
The pharmacist says there’s also a shortage of mosquito repellent with the ingredient DEET.
The Ministry of Health has been stressing that individuals should use repellents containing DEET.
The pharmacist says there other generic brands that can be sued instead of Panadol.
A pharmacist, speaking today with Nationwide News.
Meanwhile, Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Ken Baugh, says while Panadol and other pain medication appear to be running low, they’re still available.
Dr. Baugh, who operates a pharmacy in Kingston, spoke with Nationwide News this afternoon.
And, with the number of confirmed and suspected cases of Chikunguya growing, Dr. Baugh is cautioning the government to ensure it’s prepared for the increased demand for pain medication going forward.
Dr. Ken Baugh, Opposition Spokesman on Health, speaking with Nationwide News.
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