Drug shortages putting patients at risk, pharmacists warn

Pharmacies are calling for powers to extend the range of drugs they can dispense when some are in short supply (PA) - (PA Wire)

Patients are being put at risk of serious illness as pharmacists are unable to dispense vital medications due to drug shortages, industry leaders have warned.

At least once a day drug supply problems mean pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription, according to a survey of 500 pharmacies by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA).