DOH says no shortage of paracetamol, flu meds despite reports on social media

People queue outside a drug store in Quiapo, Manila on Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2022 following reports of a shortage paracetamol and other fever medicines.

The STAR / Miguel De Guzman

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:11 p.m.) — There is no shortage of paracetamol and other drugs for flu-like symptoms, the Department of Health said Tuesday as it advised the public against hoarding medicines.

The department issued the statement following reports of social media users of limited supplies of paracetamol, and other medicines for flu and cold in pharmacies as COVID-19 continues to spread during the flu season.

"The DOH would like to assure the public that while there is an observed increased demand for such products, there is no ongoing shortage in the Philippines," the DOH said.

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