MPs find medicines shortages now 'systemic threat' to patient care
By Liz Wells 08 July 2025
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pharmacy calls for urgent reforms to medicines supply, after describing shortages as a 'permanent and escalating feature' of the health...
Medicines supply issues 'distressing new normal'
By Liz Wells 30 June 2025
Medicines shortages and supply disruptions remain widespread, with mounting pressure on pharmacies as more time needs to be spent on managing medicines supply, new data reveals.
Pharmacies warn of ongoing Creon shortages
By Liz Wells 02 June 2025
Pharmacies are warning that patients are skipping meals, rationing doses and travelling distances of more than 30 miles to get hold of the medication Creon due to ongoing shortages.
Pharmacies unable to dispense vital medication at least once a day due to supply problems
By Liz Wells 10 March 2025
Pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription at least once a day due to a growing crisis in medicine supply, a news survey reveals.
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