Paracetamol is fast becoming a hot commodity in the UK as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to rise.
Shoppers all over the country are finding it difficult to get hold of the over-the-counter medication, which can be used to alleviate some of the symptoms of a seasonal cold and flu.
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On its website, the NHS recommends self-medicating with paracetamol if you think you have COVID-19.
Where can I buy paracetamol in the UK?
Traditionally, paracetamol tablets are available at just about every major supermarket in the country.
But with widespread panic-buying continuing to clear the shelves at the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and elsewhere, getting hold of paracetmol in the UK is becoming increasingly difficult.
People on Twitter have reported sellers on eBay trying to shift boxes of the medication – usually available for fairly cheap –
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