I’ve seen a lot of confusion around acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) availability and ordering in the UK. Just to clarify, it’s still widely available, but in most cases it’s sold through pharmacies as a regulated medicine rather than freely in bulk or from unverified online sources.

In the UK, aspirin is usually supplied in specific doses (like 75mg or 300mg) and often under pharmacy control because of safety concerns like bleeding risk and interactions with other medications. That’s why you’ll often see it listed as a pharmacy medicine rather than just a general OTC product.

If someone needs it, the safest route is always through a registered pharmacy where a pharmacist can check it’s appropriate for use. Click here for more