There’s no need to stockpile your pills

ALTHOUGH it may seem like a bit of a joke, stockpiling is no laughing matter – especially when it comes to medications.

Last week I was appalled to see patients ordering extra pills because they had panicked about running out.

Not only is there no need to do this – because we have a strategic method of supply to ensure we don’t run out – but if people buy too much, there will be less easily available for the most vulnerable. If we all order as normal, there will be no problems for anyone.

Medication is not loo roll – ordering in excess can have more serious consequences.