The threat of a shortage of specialized infant formulas in British Columbia has prompted an order from the Ministry of Health to put the containers behind the counter.
The ministry said in a statement the guidelines to pharmacies will help preserve supply during the temporary sa国际传媒-wide shortage of hypoallergenic formulas.
The statement said manufacturers are distributing the specialized formulas for public purchase exclusively to pharmacies until more product is available.
There’s no shortage of regular infant formulas in sa国际传媒, but food for babies with allergies and certain medical conditions is in short supply.
The statement said families will generally be limited to a 10-day to two-week supply unless they’re in remote communities or have other access issues.
The voluntary recall and temporary closure by the Abbott’s formula plant in Michigan created the shortage, but the facility opened again on June 4 and the statement said the formulas will gradually become more available.
“Health sa国际传媒 has also allowed certain infant formulas from other countries to be sold in sa国际传媒 during the shortage. These formulas meet the same safety standards as Canadian products,” the statement said.
