Pediatricians in several European countries have warned of shortages of medicines for children. Doctors had sent a letter to health ministers stressing that "it is necessary to find a quick, reliable and lasting solution" The letter was addressed to the health ministers of Austria, France, Germany, the Italian region of South Tyrol and Switzerland.
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wrote on Twitter that the fears were "fully justified," noting that a law aimed at addressing drug delivery issues was currently before the German parliament.