Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?

Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Reported by BBC News. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 12, 2026, 00:12 UTC

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1. BBC NewsUnited KingdomNovember 12, 2026, 00:12 UTC

   Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?

   Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

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   November 12, 2026, 06:17 UTC · Are branded cold and flu tablets REALLY worth the extra money?