The Department of Health has insisted the system is “working hard” to maintain the supply of antibiotics in the face of “exceptional” demand driven by Strep A infection rates.
In a statement issued on Tuesday night, the Department said UK health chiefs are “are working closely with manufacturers and wholesalers to expedite resupply deliveries” amid soaring demand for the drugs.
Over previous weeks, GPs and pharmacists across Northern Ireland have voiced concern about supplies. Community Pharmacy NI said that its issue was over funding and being unable to afford to purchase supplies of antibiotics in advance.
