The government issued a statement this evening (22nd), emphasizing that the public medical system has sufficient stocks of drugs containing "paracetamol". plenty.
The authorities call on drug retail outlets such as pharmacies and supermarkets to closely monitor the sales of related drugs so as to maintain a stable supply to citizens in need.
After contracting the new coronary pneumonia, many people may take a large amount of antipyretic and painkillers containing paracetamol (Paracetamol).
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A government spokesman said that he has noticed that there has been an increase in the demand for analgesic and fever-reducing drugs in the market recently, especially some brands of analgesic and fever-reducing drugs containing "paracetamol". The supply of
analgesic and antipyretic drugs is still stable.
Although the supply of some brands of analgesic and antipyretic drugs is tight due to the sharp increase in demand in a short period of time, other brands of analgesic and antipyretic drugs are still abundant.
The Government emphasizes that the public medical system has sufficient stocks of drugs containing "paracetamol" and calls on pharmacies, supermarkets and other drug retail outlets to closely monitor the sales of the drugs in order to maintain a stable supply to citizens in need.
A government spokesman pointed out that there are currently 756 registered pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong that contain paracetamol. Members of the public can use the "Hong Kong Registered Pharmaceutical Products Search" function on the website of the Drug Office of the Department of Health to search for relevant registered pharmaceutical products by their English names or ingredients. Information on pharmaceutical products.
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According to the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Chapter 138), all "pharmaceutical products" must meet safety, efficacy and quality standards, and be approved and registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong before they can be sold in Hong Kong.
Registered pharmaceutical products will have a Hong Kong registration number in the form of "HK-XXXXX" printed on the package.
A government spokesman reminded members of the public to seek advice from medical professionals before using any medicines, and to refrain from purchasing medicines for use on their own.
Members of the public do not need to stockpile any medicines, including medicines containing "paracetamol".
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