On the internet one can read how all lovers of this truly fantastic ointment are so unhappy with it's disappearance. I get my Germolene ointment from friends visiting South Africa. It's a cream/red/blue packaging, and it clearly states OINTMENT. Aspen Pharmacare South Africa manufacture it, and it's exactly the same as we all know it. Sold in Boots like shops or the pharmacist. A 50g tube costs about £ 4. I have noticed that the power of the ointment, does reduce some time after the expiry date. So to extend the expiry date, I keep my extra tubes in the fridge. So find some one who is visiting South Africa, or get a friend in SA to send you a few tubes. I have just now (19/11/2018) seen a 50g tube on Ebay UK at £24.99 with expiry date 11/2019, so watch out for the expiry date!. Hope this helps other lovers of this truly fantastic ointment.