UK pharmacists report shortages of strep A antibiotics
by Rachel Hall and Denis Campbell from on (#66K95)
Health secretary says government not aware' of issue but some independent outlets say stocks running low
Pharmacists are reporting UK-wide shortages of the antibiotics used to treat strep A, despite the health secretary insisting that the government is not aware" of a problem.
Demand for penicillin and amoxicillin has increased in recent days as the number of cases of strep A has risen among children in schools. Independent pharmacies say they cannot replenish stocks of the antibiotics because wholesalers say there is no availability.
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