Painkiller Shortage
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Federal health minister says kids’ painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enoughJean-Yves Duclos says Health Canada officials are meeting painkiller producers and other stakeholders "almost every day" to secure access to the drugs.HealthNov 8, 2022
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‘Very scary’: Okanagan parent speaks out about children’s painkiller shortageAn Okanagan mother is urging others not to buy more than they need. "Don't overbuy. Leave some for parents who don't have any," Stacie Grahn said.HealthSep 22, 2022
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‘Bare shelves:’ 1 month later, children’s painkiller shortage persists in parts of B.C.Dr. Anna Wolak, a physician in Vancouver, said she has seen "bare shelves" lately as manufacturers grapple with supply chain issues and try to catch up with increased demand.HealthSep 21, 2022
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B.C. parents urged not to stockpile or panic buy amid kids’ painkiller shortageIn Vancouver, Dr. Anna Wolak said she has observed more barren shelves than usual as of late, including an absence of children's cold and flu medicine.HealthAug 19, 2022
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