Olivier Picard, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association said:
"As the MHRA has said today, paracetamol remains an effective and safe pain relief option for patients, including for pregnant women and leaving fever and pain untreated can pose risks to unborn babies.
"Pharmacies are following advice from UK regulators closely and are encouraging pregnant women to continue to take paracetamol as their first choice pain relief, where this is appropriate.
"If patients are concerned about any of the medications they are taking, including pain relief, they should speak to their pharmacist who can advise them."
