As cases of Strep A continue to grow in Scotland, officials have warned that medication to treat the bacteria may be “temporarily in limited supply”.
The rise of the infection in recent weeks, which is commonly seen in children, has prompted a surge demand for antibiotics used to treat Group A Strep - according to an alert notice issued by the Scottish government.
The notice warns pharmacists that supplies of the antibiotics may be limited at certain wholesalers and pharmacies. However it states that supplies are available with manufacturers and deliveries to outlets are “being expedited and are expected in the coming days”.
