The Government today stressed that the stock level of medicine containing paracetamol in the public healthcare system is sufficient and there is a stable supply for use as analgesics and antipyretics.

In response to media enquiries, it stated that the recent increase in demand for medicine for relief of pain and fever is noted, in particular a certain brand of medicine containing paracetamol for use as an analgesic and antipyretic.

The Government has liaised with the relevant suppliers, manufacturers, local pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as community pharmacy associations and noted that the supply is stable.

Even though the supply of a specific brand of medicine for relief of pain and fever may be tight due to the sharp rise in demand within a short period of time, the supply of other brands for pain and fever relief are still sufficient, it added.

Drug retail outlets such as pharmacies and supermarkets are urged to closely monitor the sale of the relevant drugs for maintaining a steady supply to those in need.

According to records, there are currently 756 pharmaceutical products containing paracetamol registered in Hong Kong.

The public need not stockpile any medicines including those containing paracetamol.