This report into medicines shortages in England reveals the scale and severity of the issues facing patients, pharmacists and the wider NHS. It finds that medicines shortages have shifted from isolated incidents to a chronic, structural challenge. It finds that 96% of pharmacists spending increased time managing shortages and 92% report decreased patient satisfaction. Nearly two - thirds of pharmacists are contacting prescribers multiple times a day to resolve supply issues, while 40% spend between 1 - 2 hours daily managing shortages.
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This report into medicines shortages in England reveals the scale and severity of the issues facing patients, pharmacists and the wider NHS. It finds that medicines shortages have shifted from isolated incidents to a chronic, structural challenge. It finds that...
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