Wed Dec 7, 2022 – 4:32 pm EST
EDMONTON, Alberta (LifeSiteNews) — The government of Alberta has secured five million units of children’s pain and fever medication amid the ongoing nationwide shortage, but first needs approval from Health Canada to complete the importation.
Yesterday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Health Jason Copping announced that the province has secured kids’ acetaminophen and ibuprofen from the Turkish company, Atabay Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals.
“For two months, parents and caregivers across Canada have faced a shortage of children’s pain and fever medication. This shortage is placing additional stress on families and on the health system, as more Albertans are visiting pharmacies, physicians and hospitals,” lamented the government, with Smith adding that “cold and flu season is always difficult on young children and their families and causes additional strain on our health system, especially at our children’s hospitals.”
“The shortage of children’s pain relief medication is exacerbating these challenges and causing a tremendous amount of anxiety for families,” she continued.
The Alberta government said that the imported product will be made overseas and will meet all current health guidelines, and once distributed across the province will be able
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