The NHS head has warned that the UK is days away from running out of aspirin and paracetamol as health bosses are "really worried". Supply concerns have sparked due to conflict in the Middle East with deliveries being impacted by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. After war began, health officials expressed fears about the potential impact conflict could have on existing stock issues as UK pharmacies have already faced lows this year. Sir Jim Mackey, the head of NHS England, stated that