What's behind the sudden shortage of hay fever pills?

What's behind the sudden shortage of hay fever pills? Hay fever season is well under way and millions are expecting to avoid streaming noses and itchy eyes with their usual antihistamine pills.

Except some are unobtainable. Search for Piriton Allergy Tablets for adults on the Boots website and you’ll see the message: ‘We’re sorry, this product has sold out and we won’t be receiving any further stock.’

It’s a similar message on the Lloyds Pharmacy and Co-op Pharmacy websites. The Daily Mail

See also:

• Hay-fever pill shortage hits High Street chemists BBC News