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ibuprofen shortage

Apparently Boots and major supermarkets are struggling to stock them at the moment due to 'supply issues'?

Could also be that people are panic buying because of Brexit and it's caused a shortage :(

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  • Undervalued
    Undervalued Posts: 9,609 Forumite
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    ASDA had got plenty yesterday!
  • coffeehound
    coffeehound Posts: 5,741 Forumite
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    Boots tend to stock the expensive brands rather than generic, so perhaps it's the big brands that are in short(er) supply.
  • suejb2
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    There are none in Aldi nor Quality Save, so I was thinking similar to you until I have just been in One Below and there are loads of boxes.
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  • unforeseen
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    Aren't I lucky that I'm not allowed to take it.
  • tacpot12
    tacpot12 Posts: 9,276 Forumite
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    It may not be panic-buying but stockpiling by the government to ensure the NHS can get supplies.
    The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.
  • halogen
    halogen Posts: 426 Forumite
    None in lidl at the weekend either
  • Eenymeeny
    Eenymeeny Posts: 2,015 Forumite
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    Plenty in our local Lidl, and paracetamol. Wilkinson's had plenty too.
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