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Antibiotics

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Pharmacist says penicillin supplies for Strep A patients are 'patchy'

There have been nationwide shortages of the drug due to rising Strep A infections in the UK.

22 Dec 2022

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'My shelves are empty': Pharmacists lay bare reality of antibiotic supply issues

One pharmacist told ITV News a child with Strep A collapsed in front of him after her family had driven for miles to fulfil her prescription.

Group A Strep: Demand for antibiotics remains at an exceptional level, says DoH

The department described how around one month's worth of stock, based on normal demand, was exhausted in less than 48 hours last week.

13 Dec 2022

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