The Conservatives are calling on the federal government to allow the importation and sale of foreign language-labelled versions of the same formulations of over-the-counter paediatric pain medication, in response to an ongoing nationwide shortage.
, drugstores have reported experiencing a lack of supply in the aftermath of the spring wave of COVID-19 infections.
The shortage has prompted children's hospitals and pharmacists to issue warnings and implore parents not to hoard, as parents go to great lengths to secure what they can. "It is very stressful for families when their child is uncomfortable, if they have fever, if they're not feeling their best, and they can't access the medication that they know would make their child feel better. So it's causing a lot of anxiety and stress for families," said Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician and founder of Kidcrew Medical, in an interview on CTV News Channel on Wednesday.
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