Pharmacists warn that shortages of some medicines are putting patients at risk.
A survey of 1,562 UK pharmacists conducted by The Pharmaceutical Journal found that 54% had put their patients at risk in the past six months due to drug shortages. I thought it was.
A pharmacist who works at a UK general practitioner's practice told the publication, "We are always fighting fires." Hardly a week goes by when I don't get a request for a replacement from ," they said, adding that this was "extremely dangerous" and "a lot of stress for both patient and patient." like a pro."
According to Sky News, the government has issued a number of "drug supply notices" to ban certain drugs, such as antipsychotics used by prostate cancer patients. highlights the lack of Among people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, certain brands of insulin. It is also said that we are facing a shortage of remifentanil, an analgesic offered as a
supply of both is so low that some hospitals are unable to reduce labor pain. The Guardiansays it is no longer possible to give pregnant women the standard right to choose between
An anesthesiologist told the paper that this led to a "difficult discussion" with a woman who was told she would be given a choice.
A Department of Health and Human Services spokeswoman said "we will work closely with industry, the NHS and others to prevent shortages and resolve problems as quickly as possible."
Shortages continue overseas as well. According to Endpoint News, the European Medicines Agency is experiencing supply shortages of drugs frequently used in IVF.
Meanwhile, Australia is facing a "severe" drug shortage, with more than 300 medicines in short supply, the Guardian reports.
