Pharmacy and supermarket shelves have been stripped bare of the basic over-the-counter remedies many of us rely on, as customers panic-buy and stockpile, fearing supplies will soon run out.
Meanwhile, some pharmacies are being advised to shut intermittently during the day to ease pressure on workload and staff.
So what can you do to ease pain, coughs and sore throats if you’re struggling to get your hands on these essentials?