The province has obtained five million bottles of children's acetaminophen and ibuprofen for Alberta families in order to address the scarcity of children's pain and fever medications.

There has been a scarcity of children's pain and fever medications for two months, which has affected families across Canada. Due to the shortage, more Albertans are visiting pharmacies, doctors' offices, and hospitals, which is putting additional strain on families and the healthcare system.

The government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services have agreed with Atabay Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals for a supply of five million units of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in order to ensure that children's pain and fever medications are easily accessible throughout the province and provide relief to kids and families.

“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. We are working cooperatively with Health Canada and I urge them to expedite all necessary approvals in the coming days so we can load this massive shipment of pain relief medication on to the airplanes we’ve secured to bring this pain relief medication to Alberta families and children. This is how a cooperative federalism should work,” stated Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

The basic materials used by Atabay Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals have previously received authorization from Health Canada, and the company currently exports identical doses to the US and the UK which Alberta is attempting to do.

“I want to thank Alberta Health Services for taking on the task for procuring this valuable medication and all our health-care professionals during this challenging time. The current situation has also meant busy hospitals and doctors’ offices, as parents run out of options to treat their little ones. The strain on our system is real, and we are doing everything in our power to ease the burden on our health-care system in whatever way we can,” mentioned Jason Copping, Minister of Health.

The government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are collaborating with Health Canada to finish the licencing and approval procedure for drug establishments. Following approval, 10 plane shipments of the drug will be sent to Alberta. The medication will be supplied to neighbourhood and retail pharmacies as soon as it enters the province so that parents and other caregivers can buy it for their kids.

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