#prescriptions
‘I had to do an 80-mile trip’: the stress caused by the 'New Normal' of drug shortages in UK
Patients have described the effect on their health and wellbeing of the “new normal” of drug shortages in the UK, which has led to three-month delays and 80-mile round trips to acquire #medication.
“I do have friends who have been struggling to get antidepressants and ADHD medication, and the delays I’ve experience has made me concerned for if I would experience medication #shortages for something more serious in the future.”
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/18/the-stress-caused-by-uk-drug-shortages
A reminder for those on #medications to check now (before you forget) you have enough supply to see through the extended #Christmas period. #prescriptions