Almost empty shelves at a pharmacy in Beijing as Covid-19 infections surge. Photo: AFP
Almost empty shelves at a pharmacy in Beijing as Covid-19 infections surge. Photo: AFP

‘No ibuprofen, no aspirin, absolutely nothing’: China’s Covid patients feel the pain of drugs shortage

  • Millions of Chinese are struggling as latest Covid-19 surge triggers widespread medicine shortages
  • Authorities and big pharmaceuticals have sought to allay concerns, saying all hands are on deck to ease the problem

Almost empty shelves at a pharmacy in Beijing as Covid-19 infections surge. Photo: AFP
Almost empty shelves at a pharmacy in Beijing as Covid-19 infections surge. Photo: AFP
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