Pharmacists have warned of shortages for every major type of medicine – including painkillers, contraceptives and diabetes pills. Pharmacists said they are living ‘on a knife-edge’ due to the mass shortages, which are caused by a perfect storm of manufacturing problems. More than a fifth (22 per cent) said they had faced diabetes drugs’ shortages. Domino effect: Shortages of one brand can mean similar drugs run out because of increased demand. Last night GPs warned they are forced to spend hours trying to find alternative medication for patients.

Source: Daily Mail October 01, 2019 21:27 UTC