Cost of over the counter medicine increases by more than 10%

The prices of non-prescription medicines such as pain relievers, antacids, vitamins and other supplements have increased by 10.7% in the past twelve months. Picture: iStock

The price of over the counter medicines has soared by more than 10 per cent this year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show.

Non-prescription medicines such as pain relievers, antacids, vitamins and other supplements have increased by 10.7% in the past twelve months according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.